Warm up & Cool down Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of a warm-up?
A
- To prevent injuries
- Increase the range of movement
- Prepares the mind
- gradually increases heart rate
- Increases flexibility of muscles and joints
- Increases speed of muscle contraction
2
Q
What are the steps to a warm-up?
A
- Pulse raiser
- Mobility and stretches
- Dynamic movement
- Static stretches
3
Q
What is the purpose of a pulse raiser and what do you do during a pulse raiser?
A
Raise your pulse
Gentle jogging
4
Q
What is the purpose of mobility and stretches?
A
Stretches joints and muscles
5
Q
What is the purpose of dynamic movement and practice?
A
Warms up skills for specific skills to the event being completed
6
Q
What is the purpose of static stretches?
A
Increases motion at a joint
7
Q
What is the purpose of a cool down?
A
- Allows the body to recover
- Prevents DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)
- Removes lactic acid & waste products
- Lowers heart rate
- Gradually lowers temperature
- Continues to circulate blood and oxygen
8
Q
What are the steps to a cool down?
A
- Low-intensity exercise
- Gentle stretching
9
Q
What can prevent injury during physical exercise?
A
Thorough warm-up Full coll down Correct clothing and footwear Protective equipment Appropriate level of competition Correct techniques
