PE - safety, skill vs ability

Question 1

warm up - overview

Answer 1

• gradual pulse-raising
• stretching
• skill-based practise
• mental preparation

Question 2

warm up - physiological benefits

Answer 2

• improved performance
• injury prevention
• enhanced muscle activation

Question 3

warm up - psychological benefits

Answer 3

• mental preparation
• reduced stress

Question 4

cool down - overview

Answer 4

• maintaining elevated heart rate
• gradual reduction in intensity
• stretching
• refueling

Question 5

cool down - physiological

Answer 5

• reduced muscle soreness
• aids recovery
• improves flexibility

Question 6

cool down - psychological benefits

Answer 6

• helps athletes relax
• reduces stress

Question 7

pre season

Answer 7

• to improve general & aerobic fitness
• lots of stamina and power work
• prepare fitness for comp

Question 8

competition

Answer 8

• maintain fitness lvls
• peak fitness
• tactics / set plays
• regular but less intense

Question 9

post-season

Answer 9

• rest and recovery from the season
• athletes do light aerobic training to slightly maintain fitness lvls
• to not completely lost fitness

Question 10

training threshold

Answer 10

the min intensity lvl needed to improve fitness safely with over exertion

Question 11

aerobic training zone (60% - 80%)

Answer 11

0.6 x ____ = ____ BPM
0.8 x ____ = ____ BPM

Question 11

max HR - equation

Answer 11

220 - age

Question 12

anaerobic training zone (80% - 90%)

Answer 12

0.8 x ____ = ____ BPM
0.9 x ____ = ____ BPM

Question 13

skill

Answer 13

learned action / behavior

Question 14

ability

Answer 14

inherited from parents

Question 15

considerations to prevent injury

Answer 15

1. training matches purpose - effective
2. always complete warm-up - avoids strain
3. avoid over training
4. wear suitable clothes & footwear - protection & comfort
5. use appropriate bracing / taping
6. stay hydrated
7. stretch safely & fully - avoid muscle tears
8. use correct technique
9. allow rest and recovery