Warm Up

Question 1

List at least 3 reasons why we warm up:

Answer 1

• To increase blood flow to muscles
• To raise body temperature
• To increase heart rate
• To allow greater flexibility
• To prepare body physically for exercise
• To help prevent injury
• To prepare mentally

Question 2

The Three Parts of a Warm up:

Answer 2

• Pulse raiser
• Stretches
• Skills practice

Question 3

pulse raiser-

Answer 3

this is an activity that increases your heart rate such as high knees and skipping

Question 4

Stretches-

Answer 4

We stretch our muscles to stop them getting injured

Question 5

Skills Practice-

Answer 5

A practice linked to what we are doing. eg passing practice in Netball