Topic on a page - warm-up and cool down

Question 1

what are the parts of a warm-up

Answer 1

-pulse raiser
- stretching
- skill-based practice (drills)
- mental preparation

Question 2

what is a pulse raiser

Answer 2

raise the heart rate and speed up oxygen delivery to the working muscles

Question 3

what is stretching

Answer 3

stretching the muscles and soft tissues you are about to use increases their elasticity and range of movement

Question 4

what is skill-based practice

Answer 4

more intense practices relating to the main session

Question 5

what is mental preparation

Answer 5

activities that increase focus and arousal

Question 6

what are the benefits of a warm-up

Answer 6

• to physically and mentally prepare for exercise
• to increase oxygen delivery to the working muscles
• increase temperature of muscles, tendons and ligament, reducing the chance of injury
• increases the range of movement at a joint which will aid performance

Question 7

what are the parts of a cool-down

Answer 7

• light exercise
• stretching

Question 8

what is light exercise

Answer 8

gentle activity that keeps breathing and heart rate above normal levels whilst still decreasing it gently

Question 9

what is stretching in a cool down

Answer 9

stretching the muscles that have been used in the main activity

Question 10

what are the benefits of a cool down

Answer 10

• the removal of lactic acid and CO2
• prevents muscle soreness - DOMS
• bring heart and breathing rate slowly back to resting
• helps avoid dizziness due to blood pooling
• improves flexibility