Parts of a Warm-up

Select two reasons why we warm-up?

• Reduces the chances of injury.

• For fun and enjoyment

• To socialise with friends

• Prepares you mentally and physically for the activity.​

• The purpose of a this section is to elevate the heart rate to a point where is matches the intensity of the exercise about to be undertaken.​

• Pulse Raiser

• Mobiliser

• Preparation stretches

• Sport specific

• It is necessary to do this section ​in order to cope with the range of motion at the joints needed ​for physical activity. ​​

• Pulse Raiser

• Mobiliser

• Preparation Stretches

• Sport specific

This will section of the warm-up will prevent muscle strains or fibre tears.

• Pulse Raiser

• Mobiliser

• Preparation Stretches

• Sport specific

In this section we introduce equipment specific to the sport or physical activity

• Pulse Raiser

• Mobiliser

• Preparation Stretches

• Sport specific

Order the following warm-up sections into the correct order

• Sport Specific

• Pulse Raiser

• Preparation Stretches

• Mobiliser

Match the following exercises and activities with the correct section of the warm-up

• A passing drill

• Sport Specific

• Arm Circles

• Preparation Stretches

• Hamstring stretch

• Pulse Raiser

• Jogging around the cones

• Mobiliser

Match the following exercises and activities with the correct section of the warm-up

• Open and close the gate

• Sport Specific

• Calf Stretch

• Mobiliser

• A shooting drill

• Pulse Raiser

• Jumping Jacks

• Preparation Stretches

Match the following exercises and activities with the correct section of the warm-up

• ankle circles

• Preparation Stretches

• Lunges

• Pulse Raiser

• A dribbling drill

• Mobiliser

• High kicks

• Sport Specific

​ (a)   is when a participant holds a position for a short period of time. ​

​ (b)   is when a participant carries out a stretch on the move.

• Static Stretching
• Dynamic Stretching
• Mobiliser