Warming up and cooling down
I can explain the phases of a warm up and a cool down and the benefits for completing both.
Warming up and cooling down
I can explain the phases of a warm up and a cool down and the benefits for completing both.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A warm up should include gradual pulse raising activities, stretching, skill-based practices and mental preparation.
- Warming up raises body temperature, increasing range of movement and pliability of muscles to reduce risk of injury.
- Warm ups should include psychological preparation for the session or competition.
- A cool down should involve maintaining elevated breathing and heart rate and incorporating stretching exercises.
- Cooling down aids the body's recovery, facilitating the removal of waste products and helping to prevent DOMS.
Keywords
Warm up - preparation before exercise that raises heart rate, increases body temperature, and enhances flexibility
Cool down - gradual reduction of exercise intensity post-exercise to aid recovery and prevent muscle soreness
Pulse raiser - activities in a warm up that elevate heart rate and increase blood flow to muscles
Stretching - exercises to increase the range of movement at joints
Mental preparation - techniques to focus and prepare mentally for exercise, enhancing performance and reducing anxiety
Common misconception
Stretching is the first part of a warm up routine.
Before a muscle can be stretched it needs to have an increase in temperature and pliability. Therefore, before stretching, an individual should do a pulse raiser to increase blood flow to the muscles.
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Space and equipment to complete a full warm up and cool down routine.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
increases the range of movement at a joint
help with stability at the ankle joint
allow for sufficient time to recover between sessions
knees bent and straight back when lifting from the floor
Exit quiz
6 Questions
pulse raiser
dynamic stretching
activity familiarisation
mental preparation