Soc 8: Par-Q, Effective Use Of Wam Up And Cool Down

Question 1

What is PAR-Q and what does it stand for

Answer 1

The physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q) was devised to help you do this. It is a screening tool that anyone can use

Question 2

Why do we perform a warm-up?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Phases of a warm-up

Answer 3

▪ Cardiovascular
▪ Stretching
▪ Sports specific

Question 4

Warm-up (cardiovascula r phase)

Answer 4

This part of the warm-up usually takes between 10-15mins depending on the person and the activity. Professional athletes may take longer during this time they will be preparing psychologically

Question 5

Warm-up (stretching phase)

Answer 5

Stretching forms the second phase of the warm-up The two main sorts of stretching:
▪ Static – easy, on the spot stretching without straining
▪ Dynamic – stretches that use movements specific to a sport, gradually increasing your reach and speed.

Question 6

Warm-up (sport-specific phase)

Answer 6

▪ Sprint starts
▪ Practice throws
▪ Take off for pole vaulters
▪ Throwing, catching and batting for cricket
▪ Catching crosses, shot stopping for goalkeepers

Question 7

Cool-down

Answer 7

This followed by 10-15mins of stretching. Static stretching are preferred in a cool-down and are held for 30-35secs