Warm Up + Cool Down

Question 1

What does a warm up consist of

Answer 1

Pulse raiser (jog)
Stretching relevant muscles
Skills based practices
Mental preparation

Question 2

What does a cool down consist of

Answer 2

Activity to maintain elevated breathing (jog/walk)
Gradual intensity reduction
Stretch all main muscles used in activity

Question 3

What is the purpose of a warm up

Answer 3

Increase body temperature
Increase range of movement
Reduce chance of injury
Psychologically prepare

Question 4

What is the purpose of a cool down

Answer 4

Gradual decrease to parent nausea
Avoid lightheadedness
Help with the onset of DOMS