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HMS, TIP 2019 HSC 4 MC*

Which of the following includes two examples of physiological recovery strategies?

  1. Cool down and visualisation
  2. Meditation and relaxation
  3. Cryotherapy and deep breathing
  4. Cool down and hydrotherapy
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct: Cool down and hydrotherapy are both physiological recovery strategies. They target the body’s systems by maintaining circulation, removing waste products and reducing inflammation.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: Cool down is physiological, but visualisation is a psychological strategy.
  • B is incorrect: Meditation and relaxation are both psychological recovery strategies.
  • C is incorrect: Cryotherapy is physiological, but deep breathing is a psychological strategy used to reduce stress and arousal.