Label these bones (4)
This drug can increase muscle mass and improve recovery
Anabolic steroids
Define adduction.
Success by Australians in international competition helps to develop national i________________
What is the nickname of the Australia National Rugby Union team?
Wallabies
Structure and components of the circulatory system
heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries) and blood (red and white blood cells, platelets).
Name 2 training innovations (technological advancements) used in sport
GPS, heart rate monitors, clothing improvements eg swimsuits, equipment improvements eg lightweight bats
What is nausea and feeling hot and dizzy a sign of?
dehydration
The International Olympic Commitee (IOC) defines the three Olympic values. Identify the three values.
Excellence
Friendship
Respect
This Australian cricketer holds the record for the most test runs scored and is referred to as "The Don"
Sir Donald Bradman
What is the function of the skeletal system?
Supports and protects the body, provides a framework for movement, stores minerals and manufactures blood.
Name 2 performance enhancing drugs
Anabolic steroids, EPO, human growth hormone, stimulants
Which 2 muscles are working together as the agonist and antagonist in a bicep curl?
agonist - bicep
antagonist - tricep
Describe Isometric and Isotonic contractions and provide examples
Isometric - muscle develops tension there is no change in muscle length - e.g. carrying shopping bags
Isotonic - change in muscle length, includes concentric and eccentric contractions. e.g. bicep curl
Which event did Cathy Freeman win gold at the 200 Olympic Games?
400 metre sprint
What movements can a hinge joint produce and what are some examples found in the body?
flexion and extension
Elbow, knee, fingers.
What is the main function of EPO drug use in sport?
Increase number of red blood cells leading to enhanced oxygen delivery to the muscles to improve endurance in sports
What does WADA stand for?
World Anti-doping Association
Identify 7 popular sports in colonial Australia which has helped shaped Australia's sporting identity
Rugby, cricket, AFL, tennis, rowing, horse riding, athletics.
Australian snowboarder who won the first ever winter Olympic gold medal for Australia in 2010
Torah Bright
Identify 3 reasons why someone may take drugs in sport?
Pressure to win, coach provides/encourages drug use, other team mates/competitors are using drugs
Identify 3 reasons technology has a positive impact on sport
- assists coaches to train with the latest equipment, information and assessment tools
- injuries are decreased due to advancements and improved athletic performance
- audience members benefit from increased camera angles and diagnosis
- increased enjoyment in sport due to the use of GoPro cameras to record non-competitive activities
Identify 4 safety considerations that a coach is responsible for
- ensuring the use of appropriate protective equipment
- ensuring players are aware of the rules that have been specifically developed for their safety
- ensuring that the playing environment is safe
- ensuring that players are physically prepared
What is the mneumonic used to remember synovial joints? List all 6 Synovial joints
Synovial Connections, Pained, Her Brain, Guaranteed
Saddle, Condyloid, Pivot, Hinge, Ball and socket, Gliding.
In 2021, this female tennis player won her first Australian Open singles title, securing her 23rd Grand Slam singles title overall
Serena Williams