Soc 8: PAR-Q

Question 1

Warm up

Answer 1

A warm up consists of a whole body exercise before physical activity to raise heart rate and body temperature, stretching to prepare muscles, ligaments and joints and practicing skills and techniques to be used in an activity.

Question 2

Warm down

Answer 2

A cool down is a workout to gradually relax the body and to improve flexibility and to slow your heart rate after the main activity/sport . These gentle stretches and lightly jogging should take about 5 minutes.

Question 3

PAR-Q

Answer 3

The {Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire} (PAR-Q) is a common method of uncovering health and lifestyle issues prior to an exercise programme starting. The questionnaire is short and easy to administer and reveals any family history of illness.

Question 4

Why do we perform warmups?

Answer 4

▪ Prepare the muscles ▪ Prepare the joints
▪ Prepare the mind
▪ Prevent injury
▪ Prepare the ligament
▪ Prepare the cardiovascular system

Question 5

Phases of warmups

Answer 5

▪ Cardiovascular
▪ Stretching
▪ Sports specific

Question 6

SMART

Answer 6

Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time bound

Question 7

Specific

Answer 7

knowing exactly what the goal is, could include series of steps.

Question 8

Measurable

Answer 8

means it will be easy to know when the goal is achieved

Question 9

Achievable

Answer 9

Goals which are attainable

Question 10

Realistic

Answer 10

realistic ,challenging, but within the performer’s capacity.

Question 11

Time bound

Answer 11

completion by a specified deadline or within a specified period of time