This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fair.
Candidates lost marks in this question due to their inability to give cogent points.
The expected answers were as follows:

Reasons why it is important to rest
- encourages tissue repair/allows time for tissue repair
- reduces tension/pressure
- enhances removal of waste products from the tissue
- to allow muscles to relax and return to normalcy/be refreshed
- to facilitate healing process
- to facilitate restoration of energy