Understanding Performance
What macronutrient is the body’s preferred energy source during high-intensity exercise?
Carbohydrates
What macronutrient is aids in the recovery process?
Protein
What does 'SMART' stand for in goal setting?
Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
What is the term for imagining a successful performance in your mind before it begins?
Visualisation
What does PED stand for?
Performance Enhancing Drug
What does the FITT acronym stand for?
Frequency, Intensity, Time & Type
What type of training involves moving continuously at the same pace for over 20 minutes?
Continuous Training
Describe and give an example of intrinsic motivation.
Motivation that comes from within, from the internal satisfaction and enjoyment rather than rewards.
- feeling a sense of accomplishment
- Finding a sport fun and fulfilling
Describe and give an example of extrinsic motivation.
Extrinsic motivation comes from external sources, being driven by:
- Money
- Pressure from others, etc.
What are the 5 PED's we focused on?
Anabolic Steroids, Human Growth Hormone, Caffeine, EOP/Blood doping & Amphetamines
Name an Anaerobic fitness component and a fitness test that measures that component.
Muscular Strength - Basketball Throw
Muscular Power - Standing Long jump
Anaerobic Power - Cycle Ergometer Test
Speed - 20m Sprint/ 50m Sprint
Agility - Illinois Agility test/T-test
Name an aerobic fitness component and a test that measures that fitness component.
Aerobic Power - Coopers 12 min run / Beep test
Muscular Endurance - Push-up test / Wall sit / Sit-up test
Flexibility - Sit & reach test
Coordination - Alternate Hand-wall toss
Balance - The Stork Stand
What is a benefit of mindfulness in sport?
Helps to:
- Focus on technique
- Stay calm and focused
- Less distractions from nerves, crowds and negative thoughts
How is goal setting helpful in sport?
It helps to:
- provide direction to your training
- boost your motivation
- a way to track progress
What do WADA and SIA stand for?
World Anti-Doping Agency & Sports Integrity Australia
What training method would be best for an athlete to improve their cardiovascular fitness?
Aerobic capacity
A 400m runner is looking to improve their time. Name two types of training that would be beneficial for this athlete.
Could include:
- Interval training
- Resistance Training
What does resilience mean in a sporting context?
The ability to quickly recover from setbacks (like injury, accidents etc.) or poor performances.
Give an example of how an athlete can build mental toughness.
Regularly facing and overcoming challenges in training and competition.
What is the main role of WADA?
To lead the global fight against doping in sport
What is it called and what could occur if someone trains too much?
Overtraining - can lead to:
- injuries due to not giving your body enough time to recover
- decrease in motivation
- decline in performance
What is it called when a person stops training for a long time and how does this affect a persons fitness?
Detraining - fitness levels drop to pre-training levels
Name the three leadership styles.
- Autocratic/Authoritarian
- Democratic
- Laissez-faire
Name 4 effects (2 each) that Stress & Anxiety can have on your performance.
Stress:
- Increased rick of injury
- Delayed recovery
- Decreased focus
- Disrupted sleeping patterns
Anxiety:
- Impaired decision making
- Reduced enjoyment
- Difficulty with coordination or balance
- Decrease performance
What is SIA responsible for?
Enforcing anti-doping rules and promoting fair play in Australian sport