Unit 4 AOS 2 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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What does warm up allows
A
Allows an athlete to gradually transition from resting state to a state of readiness.
2
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What does the appropriate warm up phase contains
A
- An aerobic phase
- dynamic stretches
- five to ten low intensity whole body exercise
3
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What are the benefits of an effective warm up
A
- Increased muscle temperature
- Increase muscle elasticity and the range of motion
- Acute responses such as increased heart and respiratory rate
4
Q
What is the focus of conditioning phase
A
Conditioning phase focuses on the development and maintenance of specific muscle group, energy system and fitness component.
5
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What does the conditioning phase involve
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- An individual completes a circuit of exercises
- Sets and repetition of each exercise completed
- Individual improve fitness component of targeted muscle groups and environments.
6
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What is cool down phase
A
Cool down is exercise undertaken at a low intensity at the end of an exercise to assist recovery process.
7
Q
What does effective cool down phase contains
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- Active recovery
- Static stretches
8
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What are the benefits of effective cool down
A
- Elevated levels of oxygen delivered to the muscles
- Faster removal of metabolic by products
- Reduction of muscle stiffness and soreness
