SOC 8 - PAR-Q, Warmups, Cooldowns And SMART Goals

Question 1

What is a PAR-Q

Answer 1

A common method of uncovering health and lifestyle issues prior to an exercise programme starting.

Question 2

When would you use a PAR-Q ?

Answer 2

When planning to start a training programme or exercise routine

Question 3

Why do we perform a warm-up ?

Answer 3

Prepare the muscles
Prepare the joints
Prepare the mind
Prevent injury
Prepare the ligament
Prepare the cardiovascular system

Question 4

What are the three different phases of a warm-up ?

Answer 4

Cardiovascular
Stretching
Sports specific

Question 5

Why do we need a cool-down ?

Answer 5

To gradually return the heart rate to its resting level

Question 6

What are the three phases of a warm-up ?

Answer 6

Cardiovascular,
Streching-dynamic/static,
Sports specific

Question 7

Cool-down

Answer 7

Exercises such as jogging to gradually decrease you heart rate

Question 8

Sports specific warm-up

Answer 8

Consists of warm ups specific to your sport or practicing certain activities of your sport

Question 9

What makes a goal SMART ?

Answer 9

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-bound

Question 10

Why do we set SMART goals ?

Answer 10

It will help motivate a performer to hit their optimum goal

Question 11

What are the reasons for setting SMART targets ?

Answer 11

1. Keeps you motivated and focused
2. Helps monitor your progress
3. Helps planning your training sessions