Soc8- PAR-Q, Warm Ups, Cool Downs And SMARTS Goals

Question 1

What is the definition of PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionaire)?

Answer 1

A self-screening tool that can be used by anyone who is planning to start an exercise or training routine

Question 2

Why do we perform a warm-up?

Answer 2

-Prepare the muscles
-Prepare the joints
-Prepare the mind
-Reduce the risk of injury
-Prepare the ligament
-Prepare the cardiovascular fitness

Question 3

What are the phases of a warm-up?

Answer 3

-Cardiovascular
-Stretching
-Sports Specifics

Question 4

What is a cool-down?

Answer 4

Activities similar to those used in the warm-up such as jogging can be used to return to the heart rate gradually to its resting level

Question 5

What is the purpose of the stage 1 (cardiovascular phase)?

Answer 5

Every training session should start with a gradual rise of the heart rate

Question 6

What are the two main sorts of stretching (from stage 2 (stretching phase))?

Answer 6

Static and Dynamic

Question 7

What is Static stretching?

Answer 7

Static stretching is easy, on the spot stretching without straining

Question 8

What is Dynamic stretching?

Answer 8

Dynamic stretching are stretches that use movements specific to a sport, gradually increasing your reach and speed

Question 9

What is the stage 3 (sport specific phase)?

Answer 9

The final phase of the warm-up where we practice the skills of the activity

Question 10

What are examples of what is done in stage 3 (sport specific phase) part of a warm-up?

Answer 10

• Sprint starts
• Practice throws
• Take off for pole vaultes
• Throwing, catching and batting for cricket
• Catching crosses, shot stopping for goalkeepers