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Warm up

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a Warm Up?

a)

Exercises done immediately before an activity

b)

Allows the body a chance to transition from rest to activity

c)

Designed to improve performance and build focus

d)

Important for preventing injury

e)

All of the above

2.

The ________________ pumps blood throughout the entire body.

a)

Liver

b)

Brain

c)

Heart

d)

Lungs

3.

Which body system includes the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries?

a)

Respiratory System

b)

Nervous System

c)

Muscular System

d)

Circulatory System

4.

Which body system includes the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries?

a)

Respiratory System

b)

Nervous System

c)

Muscular System

d)

Circulatory System

5.

The _______________ fill with air to distribute oxygen to the blood stream and release carbon dioxide.

a)

Heart

b)

Lungs

c)

Ears

d)

Muscles

6.

Which body system includes the lungs, bronchial tubes, and trachea?

a)

Respiratory System

b)

Circulatory System

c)

Nervous System

d)

Skeletal System

7.

The __________________ sends and receives signals via the nerves and spinal cord to all parts of the body, allowing the body to sense, move, react, and function.

a)

Brain

b)

Heart

c)

Lungs

d)

Feet

8.

Which body system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves?

a)

Respiratory system

b)

Nervous system

c)

Circulatory System

d)

Skeletal System

9.

Increased blood flow throughout the body leads to ______________ body temperature and ________________ muscles.

a)

cooler; tighter

b)

cooler; looser

c)

warmer; looser

d)

warmer; tighter

10.

This type of warm-up gets the heart pumping faster, increases blood flow, and quickly increases the body temperature.

a)

Stretches

b)

Stability

c)

Cardio

d)

Cool-Down

11.

This type of warm up helps you gain strength and balance.

a)

Cardio

b)

Stretches

c)

Stability

d)

Respiratory

12.

This type of warm-up allows for increased motion at the joints and flexibility through the muscles.

a)

Cardio

b)

Stability

c)

Circulatory

d)

Stretches

13.

This type of warm-up allows for increased motion at the joints and flexibility through the muscles.

a)

Cardio

b)

Stability

c)

Circulatory

d)

Stretches

14.

Select TWO cardio (aerobic) moves.

a)

Butterfly

b)

Mountain Climbers

c)

Tree

d)

Burpees

e)

Dragon

15.

Select TWO stability (strengthening/balance) moves.

a)

Jumping Jacks

b)

Pike

c)

Burpees

d)

Dancer

e)

Plank

16.

Select TWO stretches!

a)

Burpees

b)

Cobra

c)

Pike

d)

Jumping Jacks

e)

Airplane

17.

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

a)

Prevents injury

b)

Improves skill level

c)

Prepares for sports performance

d)

Decreases heart rate

e)

Mental preparation

18.

Does a warm up increase or decrease body temperature?

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

19.

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

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Ability Level

c)

Respiratory Rate

d)

Communication

20.

Does a warm up increase or decrease body temperature?

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

21.

What should be the first part of a warm up?

a)

Static Stretching

b)

Sports Specific Movements

c)

Pulse Raiser

d)

Dynamic Stretching

22.

How long should a general warm up last for?

a)

1 hour

b)

20 - 30 minutes

c)

5 - 10 minutes

d)

3 minutes

23.

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

a)

5 seconds

b)

10 seconds

c)

20 seconds

d)

1 minute

24.

Which component of fitness does stretching benefit the most?

a)

Aerobic Endurance

b)

Speed

c)

Muscular Endurance

d)

Flexibility

25.

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

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

26.

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

a)

Rest Stage

b)

Break Phase

c)

Recovery Period

d)

Rest Period

27.

Choose the 3 correct benefits of a cool down.

a)

Increases heart rate

b)

Reduces chances of sore muscles

c)

Improves muscular endurance

d)

Removes lactic acid in the muscles

e)

Reduces the risk of fainting/dizziness