Soc8: PAR-Q, Warm Up, Cool Downs, SMART Goals

Question 1

Define PAR-Q

Answer 1

• physical activity readiness questionnaire

Question 2

What is the PAR-Q designed for?

Answer 2

To find the small amount of adults whom physical activity may not be appropriate

Question 3

Why do we warm up?

Answer 3

• to prepare the muscles, joints, ligaments and mind
• prevent injury
• prepare cardiovascular system

Question 4

What are the phases of warming up (including cool-down)?

Answer 4

1) Cardiovascular- gradually increasing heat rate
2) Stretching- mainly dynamic
3) Sport specific- practicing sport skills

Cool down after session- static stretches

Question 5

What does SMART stand for?

Answer 5

Specific
Measurable 
Achievable 
Realistic
Time-bound

Question 6

Specific

Answer 6

Knowing exactly what the goal is , “i want to get fitter” is too generic it should be “ i want to run 100m further in the cooper run”

Question 7

Measurable

Answer 7

Easy to know when the goal has been achieved

Question 8

Achievable

Answer 8

Goal must be attainable, not too ambitious ( 10s improvement is more attainable that 60s improvement, in a sprint)

Question 9

Realistic

Answer 9

Must be achievable in practice with no reasons that will hinder the completion of the goal

Question 10

Time-bound

Answer 10

The goal must have an end point ( 6 weeks? 2 months?)