Soc 8- PAR-Q's, Warm-up,Cool-down and Smart

Question 1

PARQs

Answer 1

Self screening tool that can be used by anyone who is planning to start an exercise or training routine.

Question 2

Goals of a Warm up

Answer 2

. Prepare the muscles
. Prepare the joints 
. Prepare the ligaments 
. Prepare the mind 
. Prevent injury
. Prepare the cardiovascular system

Question 3

Stages of Warmup

Answer 3

. Cardiovascular Phase, (10-15 mins ) aim is to gradually increase heart rate to working level.
. Stretching Phase( 10-15 mins) two main sorts of stretching, static /dynamic. Held for 30-35 secs
. Sports specific ( 10-15 mins

Question 4

Goal of a cool-down

Answer 4

The cool down takes about 10-15 mins and is aimed to return your heart rate slowly down to normal and flood out the lactic acid from your muscles to prevent soreness

Question 5

Why do we set goals ?

Answer 5

Setting goals gives you an incentive to achieve a level of fitness in a certain time-bound. If you just said i want to improve my fitness it is vague and easy to put off.

Question 6

How to set goals ? (Smart)

Answer 6

. Specific: in small detail know exactly what the goal is may include a series of steps
. Measurable: It will be easy to know when the goal is achieved ( I want to run an extra 100 metres in the cooper run )
. Achievable: Goal must be attainable in a time-bound, unachievable goals may lead to demotivation
. Realistic : May be achievable, is it easy to put off or may other factors hinder the completion
.Time-bound: Does the goal have and endpoint? Is it easy to put-off achieving indefinitely.