Assignment #2.4 Warm Up, Work Out, Cool Down

Assignment 2.4
Warm up, Work out, Cool down


Session One
Objective
 Standards: Minnesota State Physical Education Benchmarks 2, 3

The student will demonstrate their knowledge of a warm up, workout and cool down by listing warm up and cool down activities they can do before and after their activities.
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There is no doubt that time spent on warming up and cooling down will improve an athlete's level of performance and accelerate the recovery process needed before and after training or competition. It will also prevent injuries. As a result, individuals engaged in physical activity should regard the warm up and cool down as an essential part of both of a workout.

For more information about warming up and cooling down, click on the link directly below. This site has links to many sites that will help you learn more about this important aspect of being active.
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Assignment

To begin this assignment, click on the warm up/cool down link directly below to watch a short video about this topic. The second Mayo Clinic warm up/cool down link listed below is also helpful when answer the four questions in this assignment.





When you are finished looking at the two sites, answer the following questions.

1. List two warm up activities that would be appropriate for the sport/activity you are doing. Make sure you also tell me what sport you are doing.

2. List two cool down activities that would be appropriate for the sport/activity you are doing.

3. Describe in 3-4 sentences how warming up helps benefit your body.

4. Describe in 3-4 sentences how cooling down benefits your body.

Assignment Instructions:

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