Sports Science R041 - LO2

Stretching and pulse raising exercises are key components of a cool down

• True

• False

A warm up _______ heart rate

• Increases

• Decreases

A cool down ______ the removal of lactic acid

• Slows down

• Speeds up

A cool down _____ heart rate

• Increases

• Decreases

• Gradually increases

• Gradually decreases

What component of the warm up is the following an example of -

'Hip circles taking the joint through its full range of movement'

• Skill Rehearsal

• Dynamic Movements

• Mobility

• Pulse Raising

What component of the warm up is the following an example of -

'Agility runs that change speed and direction'

• Skill Rehearsal

• Dynamic Movements

• Mobility

• Pulse Raising

What component of the warm up is the following an example of -

'A footballer completing passing drills'

• Skill Rehearsal

• Dynamic Movements

• Mobility

• Pulse Raising

Which one of the following is NOT an example of a component that physically benefits a 100m runner during a cool down?

• Light running to circulate blood and oxygen

• Static stretches to help the body's transition back to a resting state

• Sprints to reduce the risk of muscle soreness and stiffness

• Maintenance stretching to gradually lower body tempreture

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of a group of players a coach needs to consider before developing a warm up?

• Fitness levels

• Medical conditions

• Environmental conditions

• Experience levels

The skill rehearsal phase is an important component of the cool down as it allows performers to rehearse common movement patterns and skills

• True

• False