SOC 8 : PAR Q , WARMUP AND COOL DOWN Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT ARE THE THREE STAGES OF A WAMRUP ?
A
1 - cardiovascular / pulse razor phase
2 - streching
3 - sport specific phase
2
Q
WHY DO WE WARMUP ?
A
- prepare the muscles
- prepare the mind
- prepare the joints
- prevent injury
- prepare ligaments
3
Q
WHY IS THE CARDIOVASCULAR PHASE IMPORTANT ?
A
- it will gradually increase heart rate and will gradually increase body temperature which is done through gentl aerobic activity
4
Q
WHY IS THE STRECHING PHASE IMPORTANT ?
A
- helps improve range of movement
- mobilises joints
- helps maintain body temperature
5
Q
HOW LONG SHOULD A WARM UP LAST ?
A
- 10 to 20 minutes involving gradually increasing the intensity
6
Q
WHAT ACTIVITY COME AFTER THE WARM UP ?
A
- the main session / the game / the match
7
Q
WHY IS A COOL DOWN IMPORTANT ?
A
- an effective cooldown assists recovery
- reduces heart rate
- helps remove lactic acid and other waste products
8
Q
WHAT IS A COOL DOWN ?
A
- activities similar to those used in a warm up to gradually return the heart rate to its resting level
9
Q
WHAT ARE THE TWO STAGES OF A COOL DOWN ?
A
1 - LIGHT CARDIOVASCULAR PHASE
2 - Streching
10
Q
WHY ARE THOSE TWO STAGES IMPORTANT ?
A
- decreses muscle tension
- returns muscles in pre exercise state
- helps slowly return breathing and heart rate to resting rate
