SOC 8: PAR-Q, Warm Ups, Cool-downs And SMART Goals

Question 1

What is a PAR-Q?

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 exercise or training routine

Question 3

Why do we perform a warm up?

Answer 3

To reduce the risk of injury,
Prepare the muscles,
Prepare the mind

Question 4

What are the three phases of a warm up?

Answer 4

Cardiovascular, stretching, sports specific

Question 5

What is the cardiovascular phase?

Answer 5

Start with a cardiovascular warm up to gradually raise the heart rate towards the working heart rate

Question 6

What are the two stretching phases?

Answer 6

Static- easy, on the spot stretching
Dynamic- stretches that mimic the ingame movements gradually increasing your reach and speed

Question 7

What is the sport-specific warm up used for

Answer 7

To practice the skills of your sport for example:
Sprint starts
Touches on the ball

Question 8

What are the two phases of the cool down?

Answer 8

Cardiovascular and stretching

Question 9

What is the cool down used for?

Answer 9

To gradually return the heart rate to its resting level

Question 10

What does SMART stand for?

Answer 10

Specific,Measurable,Achievable,Realistic, Time-bound

Question 11

Why do people set SMART goals?

Answer 11

To help a person to achieve optimum performanceor to keep you motivated and focused otherwise they might get demotivated