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The phases of a warm-up

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

The '___' phase of a warm-up increases HR, stroke volume & cardiac output. E.g. Running, skipping.

a)

Pulse raiser

b)

Cool down

c)

Flexibility

d)

Strengthening

2.

The '___' phase of a warm-up increases flexibility. E.g. Lunges, squats, heel flicks.

a)

Dynamic stretches

b)

Cardio phase

c)

Cool-down phase

d)

Static stretches

3.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of light motor activity during a cool-down?

a)

To decrease body temperature

b)

To remove waste products from the muscles

c)

To increase muscle mass

d)

Light jogging/walking

4.

How long should static stretches last during a cool-down?

a)

5-10 minutes

b)

1-2 minutes

c)

15-20 seconds

d)

20-30 minutes

5.

What is the main purpose of breathing exercises in a cool-down?

a)

To aid relaxation and transition back to daily life

b)

To build muscle strength

c)

To increase heart rate

d)

To improve speed

6.

What are the two main types of benefits of a warm-up and cool-down?

a)

Psychological and Emotional

b)

Psychological and Physiological

c)

Physical and Emotional

d)

Physiological and Social

7.

Psychological benefits of a warm-up and cool-down are related to the ________.

a)

mind

b)

muscles

c)

bones

d)

joints

8.

Physiological benefits of a warm-up and cool-down are related to the ________.

a)

body

b)

weather

c)

music

d)

equipment

9.

Which of the following is an example of a psychological benefit of warming-up?

a)

Activities that help prepare the body for exercise

b)

Activities that stimulate the mind and help the performer prepare mentally for exercise

c)

Activities that wind-down the body afterwards

d)

None of the above

10.

Which of the following is an example of a physiological benefit of cooling-down?

a)

Activities that stimulate the mind

b)

Activities that help prepare the body for exercise

c)

Activities that help relax the mind

d)

None of the above

11.

One physiological benefit of a cool-down is that it helps reduce the oxygen debt and clear any ________ from the muscles.

a)

lactic acid

b)

glucose

c)

oxygen

d)

calcium

12.

Gentle stretching during a cool-down reduces muscle soreness and stiffness later, helps lactic acid to be removed and prevents immediate ________.

a)

cramps

b)

fatigue

c)

injury

d)

swelling

13.

Stretching during a cool-down helps to reduce the risk of ________ during the next bout of exercise.

a)

injury

b)

dehydration

c)

boredom

d)

weight gain

14.

A psychological benefit of a cool-down is that it gives the performer time to ________ down.

a)

calm

b)

speed

c)

jump

d)

wake

15.

A psychological benefit of a cool-down is that it helps transition to less ________ daily activities.

a)

physical

b)

stressful

c)

enjoyable

d)

productive

16.

A psychological benefit of a cool-down is that it offers a chance to reflect on performance and determine what needs to be done to ________.

a)

improve

b)

relax

c)

compete

d)

celebrate

17.

One physiological benefit of a warm-up is that it raises the body temperature, which helps the muscles to become more _______ and reduces injury risk.

a)

elastic

b)

rigid

c)

brittle

d)

tight

18.

An increase in heart rate and breathing rate during a warm-up allows more _______ to be delivered to the working muscles via the blood, increasing energy production.

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

glucose

d)

lactic acid

19.

Stretching the muscles during a warm-up prepares them for _______.

a)

action

b)

sleep

c)

injury

d)

rest

20.

A physiological benefit of a warm-up is that it gets the joints moving and increases their _______ of motion.

a)

range

b)

speed

c)

temperature

d)

duration

21.

A warm-up gives practice in the _______ and techniques to be used in the session/game.

a)

skills

b)

rules

c)

equipment

d)

locations

22.

A psychological benefit of a warm-up is that it focuses the _______ on the exercise.

a)

mind

b)

body

c)

music

d)

equipment

23.

A psychological benefit of a warm-up is that it helps prepare mentally for _______.

a)

competition

b)

relaxation

c)

hydration

d)

nutrition