Warm Ups And Cool Downs Flashcards
1
Q
What does PAR-Q stand for?
A
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
2
Q
What is the PAR-Q designed for?
A
It is designed to identify the small amount of adults for whom physical activity may not be appropriate
3
Q
Why do we warm up? (6 P’s)
A
Prepare the muscles Prepare the joints Prepare the mind Prevent injury Prepare the ligament Prepare the cardiovascular system
4
Q
What are the 3 phases of a warm up?
A
Cardiovascular
Stretching (static and dynamic)
Sports specific
5
Q
What is the cardiovascular phase for?
A
To gradually raise the heart rate towards the working level
6
Q
What are the different types of stretching?
A
Static, Dynamic and Assisted Stretching
7
Q
What is the sports specific phase for?
A
To practice the skills of the activity
8
Q
Why do we cool down?
A
To gradually reduce the heart rate towards the resting level and to help remove lactic acid
