Warm-up Cool-down Flashcards
1
Q
Warm-up benefits
A
Prepare the muscles Prepare the joints Prepare the mind Prevent injury Prepare the ligament Prepare the cardiovascular system
2
Q
Warm-up
A
Cardiovascular
Stretching-dynamic and static
Sport specific
3
Q
Cardiovascular phase
A
Every training session or competitive situation should start with a cardiovascular warm-up to gradually raise the heart rate towards the working heart rate
4
Q
Stretching phase (types of stretches)
A
Static-east, on the spot stretching without straining
Dynamic-stretches that use movements specific to a sport, gradually increasing your reach and speed
5
Q
Sport specific phase
A
The final phase of the warm-up wll be to practice the skills of your sport
A basketball players would practice shots, layups and passes
6
Q
Cool-down
A
Activities similar to those used in the warm-up such as jogging can be used to return the heart rate gradually to its resting level
