Warm up and cool down

Identify two physical benefits of a warm up.

Describe the effect of a cool down on breathing rate.

Low-intensity exercise and stretching are the components of a cool down.

Describe an example of each cool down component.

Low-intensity exercise:

Stretching:

The physical benefits of a cool down include gradually lowering heart rate, breathing rate and body temperature.

Describe two other physical benefits of a cool down.

* A warm up prepares the body for exercise and can help to increase skill levels in sport.

Describe the components of a warm up.

Describe and apply the characteristics of skilful movement.

Apply your answer to a named physical activity or sport.

Named physical activity or sport........

The line graph below shows respiratory volume at rest.

State the tidal volume at rest.

Continue the line graph below to show how tidal volume changes when exercise starts.

The left bronchus enters the left lung.

The right bronchus enters the right lung.

Name two other features of the lungs and describe a function for each of the features you name.

A basketball match is about to start. Player A has performed a full warm up. Player B has not performed any warm up.

At the start of the match compare the short-term effects of a full warm up on the respiratory system of player A when compared to player B.

A netball player performs passing and catching drills as part of their warm up routine.

Name the warm up component that involves passing and catching drills in netball.

Other than the component named in 23(a), identify a warm up component and describe two benefits for a netball player performing this component.

Named warm up component:........

* A sports coach uses different types of guidance during a session.

A coach must also encourage players to perform a cool down to help the body transition to a resting state.

Describe, using examples, the key components of a cool down and outline other physical benefits of a cool down.

Explain how using different types of guidance can improve safety when coaching in sport.

State the exercise intensity level that should be performed during a cool down.

Describe two benefits of cooling down after a basketball game.

What does ‘pliability of ligaments and tendons’ mean?

Mobility and dynamic movements are components of a warm up.

Give a practical example for each.

Mobility:........

Dynamic movement:........

Explain the main purpose of a badminton player jogging around the court as part of their warm up.

A warm up is one way the risk of injury can be minimised before a rugby game.

State two other ways a rugby coach can minimise the risk of injury in their players. Give a practical example from rugby for each method.

Way to minimise risk 1:........

Rugby example 1:........

Way to minimise risk 2:........

Rugby example 2:........

* A rugby player may use mental preparation techniques as part of their warm up.

Using practical examples, explain the benefits of mental preparation techniques before and during a rugby match.

After the match the coach makes the team do a cool down to speed up the removal of lactic acid from muscles.

Explain other physical benefits of a cool down.