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What is a PAR-Q
A Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
a self screening tool that can be used by anyone who is planning to start an exercise or training routine.
Why might a trainer need their trainee to write a PAR-Q?
To see their past and current fitness levels
To see any disease or past injuries
Find their goals
When would you use a PAR-Q?
When planning to start a training programme or exercise routine.
Why do we perform a warm up?
Prepare the muscles
Prepare the joints
Prepare the mind
Reduce risk of injury
Prepare the ligament
Prepare the cardiovascular system
Why do we warm-up?
To mentally prepare ourselves for our game.
To prepare our bones, ligaments and tendons.
Prepare the cardiovascular system.
What are the three phases of a warm-up?
Phase 1 - Pulse raise
Phase 2 - Stretching
Phase 3 - Sports Specific