Warm Up And Cool Downs

Question 1

What is the first stage of a warm up+ describe it

Answer 1

The first stage is the cardiovascular exercise phase

Main aim is to increase your HR

Question 2

What is second stage of warm up + describe

Answer 2

The stretching phase

Flexibility exercises will be done in order to increase movement in joints needed in the exercise ahead

Question 3

What is the third stage of a warmup + describe

Answer 3

Third stage is the sport specific

Activity where movement patterns will be similar to the actual activity ahead

Question 4

What are the three types of stretching

Answer 4

Static active
Static passive
Ballistic (dynamic)

Question 5

What is static active stretching

Answer 5

Stretching that involves the performer working on one joint WITHOUT any external forces helping

Question 6

What is passive static stretching

Answer 6

When a stretch occurs WITH the help of an external force

Question 7

What is ballistic stretching

Answer 7

Performing a stretch when swinging or bouncing movements to push a body even further

Question 8

What is a cool down

Answer 8

Takes place at the end of exercise and consists of light exercise and stretching phase

Question 9

Physiological effects of cool down

Answer 9

Keeps skeletal pump working
Maintains venous return
Prevents blood pooling in veins
Removes lactic acid 
Reduces hr and body temp