Topic 3.6- Effective Use of Warm up and Cool Down Flashcards
1
Q
What four things can the warm up do to an athlete?
What three things does the warm up do?
What are the four phases for a warm up and cool down?
What three things does the cool down do?
A
- Prevent injury
- Improve performance
- Practice skills
- Prepare psychologically
The warm up gradually raises body temperature and heart rate and improves the delivery of oxygen from haemoglobin
- Cardiovascular
- Stretching
- Skills practice for warm up
- Relaxation for cool down
The cool down gradually returns the body to its normal resting heart rate and temperature.
2
Q
Why is a cool down especially important after an anaerobic workout (in detail)?
A
Cooling down properly is important as it disperses lactic acid- the poison produced during exercise- and the cool down helps to prevent stiffness and soreness in the muscles.
