Soc 8: PAR-Q, Warm-ups, Cool-downs And SMART goals

Question 1

What is a PAR-Q

Answer 1

Physical
Activity
Readiness
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Question 2

When would you use a PAR-Q

Answer 2

-when planning to start a training programme

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 ligament
-prepare cardiovascular system

Question 4

What are the three phases of a warm-up

Answer 4

-cardiovascular warmup (pulse raiser)
-stretching (static and dynamic)
-sports specific

Question 5

What are the 2 stages of a cool-down

Answer 5

-cardivascular phase-gradually decrease heart rate
-stretching phase-static stretches held for 30-40 secs to put oxygen in muscles

Question 6

What does SMART stand for

Answer 6

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-bound

Question 7

Why do we set SMART goals

Answer 7

-To help motivate a person to achieve optimum performance
-can help monitor proggress
-can show if yout goal has been achieved and can help plan the next one