SOC:8 PAR-Q, Warm-ups, Cool-downs And Smart Goals

Question 1

PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)

Answer 1

A self-screening tool that can be used by anyone who is planning to start an exercise or training routine

Question 2

When would you use a PAR-Q

Answer 2

When planning to start a programme or exercise routine

Question 3

Why do we perform a warm-up

Answer 3

Prepare the muscles
Prepare the joints
Prepare the mind
Reduce risk of injury
Prepare the ligament
Prepare the cardiovascular system

Question 4

3 Phases of a warm-up

Answer 4

Cardiovascular (pulse raiser)
Stretching (dynamic or static)
Sports specific

Question 5

Cardiovascular phase

Answer 5

Gradually raise the heart rate towards the working heart rate

Question 6

Stretching phase

Answer 6

Static- easy, on the spot stretching without straining

Dynamic- stretches that use movements specific to a sport, gradually increasing your reach and speed

Question 7

Sport-Specific phase

Answer 7

Sprint starts (Sprinter)
Practise throws (Javelin)
Take off (Pole vaulters)
Throwing, Catching and Batting (Cricket)
Catching crosses, Shot shopping (Goalkeepers)

Question 8

2 stages of a Cool-Down

Answer 8

Cardiovascular phase
Stretching phase

Question 9

What does SMART stand for

Answer 9

Specific
Measurable
Achieveable
Realistic
Time-Bound

Question 10

Why do people set SMART goals

Answer 10

To help motivate a person to achieve optimum performance

Question 11

Specific

Answer 11

Exactly knowing what the goal is. It may include a series of steps towards the overall goal