Warm Up, Stretching and Cool Down

What is the most important reason behind a good warm up?

• Better transmission of nerve impulses

• Prevent injuries

• Gets the cardiovascular system ready

• Raises body temperature

What factors should you consider before warming up?

• Age

• Heart rate

• Kind of activity

• All of the above

Warmups should be what level of intensity?

• Low

• High

From Video 1: Sports such as figure skating and snowboarding benefit from flexibility.

• True

• False

A decent warm up should last about _____ minutes

• 1-4

• 5-10

• 11-15

• 20

YouTube Link (good warmup)What exercise was not included in the warm up?

• Squats

• Lunges

• Planks

• Press Ups

What is one goal of a cool down?

• Calm your mind

• Decrease breathing rate

• Jerk your body back to normal

• Raise your heart rate

During physical exertion there is a build up of ________ acid. Stretching helps eliminate this acid.

• Reflux

• Bicondral

• Eponic

• Lactic

What are the benefits of stretching?

• Relaxation

• Reduction of Stress

• Flexibility

• All of the above

What was your favorite stretch?