WARM UP NOTES
VET Sport and Recreation Units 3/4
Conduct basic Warm up and Cool down
Rosie Howard
=> Warm up
Benefits
Increase body and muscle temperature
Increase blood and oxygen supply
Increase flexibility
Increase excitement levels
Increase proprioception
A Warm up should:
Consist of a series of exercises and stretching
10-15 mins duration
Build from low to higher intensity
Consist of three components:
1. Low intensity activity such as a short jog
2. Stretching (static/ dynamic/ pnf)
3. Sport specific such as passing, catching
=> Cool down
Benefits
Return to normal heart rate, blood pressure and breathing
Restoration of range of mobility and flexibility
Removal of waste products from muscle tissue
Reductions of exercise induced muscle spasm
A Cool down should consist of:
Active cool down- keeping the body moving at a gradually lower intensity following the game.
Passive cool down- stretching component
Allows for athletes to regroup and reflect on their performance
Mentally and physically recover
EXPLAINING THE IMPORTANCE OF WARMUPS AND COOLDOWNS TO STAKEHOLDERS (clients)
Relevant stakeholders may be athletes, coaches, sports, officials
Types of athletes:
- Beginner through to elite
- Children under 16
- Female/ Male athletes
- Athletes with special needs/ Disabilities
IMPLEMENT WARM UP PROGRAMS
Consult with athlete to identify any contraindications and precautions
Contraindications- anything that may stop/interfere with the athletes ability to participate in the warm up (soreness, pain, muscle injury, inflammation)
Refer athlete to the medical support team
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
ORGANISATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEEDURES
WH&S: instructors are required to ensure the safety of themselves and all others around them
Confidentiality: participant and athletes info is confidential
Code of ethics: the set of values/standards.
Code of conduct: the set of rules/ behaviors that all in the organization
Conduct basic Warm up and Cool down
Rosie Howard
=> Warm up
Benefits
Increase body and muscle temperature
Increase blood and oxygen supply
Increase flexibility
Increase excitement levels
Increase proprioception
A Warm up should:
Consist of a series of exercises and stretching
10-15 mins duration
Build from low to higher intensity
Consist of three components:
1. Low intensity activity such as a short jog
2. Stretching (static/ dynamic/ pnf)
3. Sport specific such as passing, catching
=> Cool down
Benefits
Return to normal heart rate, blood pressure and breathing
Restoration of range of mobility and flexibility
Removal of waste products from muscle tissue
Reductions of exercise induced muscle spasm
A Cool down should consist of:
Active cool down- keeping the body moving at a gradually lower intensity following the game.
Passive cool down- stretching component
Allows for athletes to regroup and reflect on their performance
Mentally and physically recover
EXPLAINING THE IMPORTANCE OF WARMUPS AND COOLDOWNS TO STAKEHOLDERS (clients)
Relevant stakeholders may be athletes, coaches, sports, officials
Types of athletes:
- Beginner through to elite
- Children under 16
- Female/ Male athletes
- Athletes with special needs/ Disabilities
IMPLEMENT WARM UP PROGRAMS
Consult with athlete to identify any contraindications and precautions
Contraindications- anything that may stop/interfere with the athletes ability to participate in the warm up (soreness, pain, muscle injury, inflammation)
Refer athlete to the medical support team
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
ORGANISATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEEDURES
WH&S: instructors are required to ensure the safety of themselves and all others around them
Confidentiality: participant and athletes info is confidential
Code of ethics: the set of values/standards.
Code of conduct: the set of rules/ behaviors that all in the organization