Soc 8 - Par-q Effective Use Of Warmup And Cooldown Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we warm up?
A
•Prepare the muscles
•Prepare the joints
•Prepare the mind
•Prevent chance of injury
•Prepare the ligaments
•Prepare the cardiovascular system
2
Q
Phases of a warm up
A
•Cardiovascular (pulse raiser)
•Stretching (dynamic)
•Sports specific
3
Q
Definition of PAR-Q
A
A self screening tool that can be used by anyone who is planning to start an exercise or training routine.
4
Q
Stages of a cool down?
A
•Cardiovascular low level run
•static stretches
5
Q
What is the purpose of a cool down
A
To return the heart rate to resting pace.
6
Q
What does PAR-Q stand for?
A
P-Physical
A-Activity
R-Readiness
Q-Questionnaire
