Soc 8 PAR-Q, Warm Up Cool Down + SMART

Question 1

What is the PAR-Q

Answer 1

PAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire): a self-screeing tool that can be used by anyone who is planning to start an exercise or training routine.

Question 2

What are the six goals of a warm up?

Answer 2

Decrease the risk of injury
Prepare our muscles (get them oxygenated)
Prepare our cardiovascular system
Prepare the ligaments
Prepare the mind
Prepare the joints (create more synovial fluid)

Question 3

Stages of a warm up

Answer 3

Cardiovascular phase
Dynamic stretching (static only if wanting to improve your flexibility)
Sports specific

Question 4

Cardiovascular phase

Answer 4

Can take different forms depending on the main activity (take around 10-15mins)

Question 5

Stretching phase

Answer 5

Two main dynamic and static.
Static- easy, on the spot stretching without straining
Dynamic- stretches that use movements specific to the sport, gradually increasing your speed and reach.

Question 6

Sports specific

Answer 6

Practicing the skills of the activity

Question 7

Why do we set goals?

Answer 7

Because then we can be motivated to achieve the, and we would have something to aim for.

Question 8

Goal of a cool down

Answer 8

Activities similar to those used in the warm up
Gradually bringing your heart rate to your resting heart rate (flushing out the lactic acids, that could cause sore muscles).
Takes around 10-15mins
Then static stretching for 30-35sec each

Question 9

How do we set goals (SMART)?

Answer 9

We can set goals using SMART, to make sure that they are as effective as possible. As when we set the goals they would be specific to what the goal is and also measurable. They will also be achievable, realistic and would also have a time-bound.