Warm up and Cool down

Why is a warm up an important part of sport? (3 answers)

• Prevents injury

• Improves skill level

• Prepares for sports performance

• Decreases heart rate

• Mental preparation

Does a warm up increase or decrease body temperature?

• Increase

• Decrease

What else does a warm up increase? (2 answers)

• Heart Rate

• Ability Level

• Respiratory Rate

• Communication

What should be the first part of a warm up?

• Static Stretching

• Sports Specific Movements

• Pulse Raiser

• Dynamic Stretching

How long should a general warm up last for?

• 1 hour

• 20 - 30 minutes

• 5 - 10 minutes

• 3 minutes

What is the minimum length of time you should hold a static stretch for?

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 1 minute

Which component of fitness does stretching benefit the most?

• Aerobic Endurance

• Speed

• Muscular Endurance

• Flexibility

'Holding a stretch without movement, usually at the end-range of a muscle.' This is the definition for which type of stretch?

• Static

• Dynamic

'Active movements where joints and muscles go through a full range of motion.' This is the definition for which type of stretch?

• Static

• Dynamic

A cool down is also known as the...?

• Rest Stage

• Break Phase

• Recovery Period

• Rest Period