Body Systems
What acts as a lubricant in a joint?
Synovial fluid
What is the predominant energy system used for the 400m run?
Glycolytic (Lactic acid) system
What are the charactertics of a learner that affect the rate of learning?
Confidence
Heredity
Ability
Personality
Prior experience
What is negative motivation
Fear of the consequences of not performing to expectations
General motion is the combination of:
Linear and Angular motion
In a squat, what type of muscle contraction is occuring at the quadriceps during the lowing phase of the exercise? Complete answer required
Isotonic- Eccentric
What is the name of the energy source for ATP production in an activity under 8 seconds?
Phosphocreatine/ Creatine phosphate
What are the three stages of learning
Cognitive
Associative
Autonomous
What are the four types of motivation
Int/Ext
Pos/Neg
What is the centre of gravity?
the point at which all the weight of an object os evenly distributed and about which the object is balanced
Which type of muscle fibres are recruited for endurance type activites?
Slow-twitch muscle fibres
What are two contemporary methods of training?
Various: HIIT, SIT, Tabata, Cross Fit, F45, functional training, hyrox etc
What is a discrete skill and provide an example?
Has a distinct beginning and end
Various examples
What is self-regulation? and identify 3 factors affecting self-regulation
the ability to manage thoughts and feelings to focus on the task
- sleep, training schedule, pressure, travel, illness or injury
True or False: The lower the % of body fat, the more bouyant a person will be?
False
Red blood cells contain a protein called:
Haemoglobin
Additional info: Haemoglobin combines with oxygen and carries it from the lungs to the working muscles so that movement can occur
What is stroke volume and explain the immediate effects of SV in response to exercise?
The amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle during a contraction/heartbeat. Increases in response to exercise
True or false: Massed practice works best for a recreational athlete
False
What are two forms of contemporary exercise and three ways they motivate individuals and groups to participate and improve participation?
Various: Stand up paddle boarding, bouldering, HIIT, SIT, Crossfit, Parkrun
- Cater for group dynamics (modify where appropriate)- Increase commitment and accountability
- Increase competitiveness
- Increase motivation
- Social interaction
Provide 3 tips for increasing stability and balance
- lower COG
- ensure LOG is over BOS
- Increase size of BOS
- Increase friction between 2 or more bodies
- Increase mass of object
- Increase muscular strength and body alignment
From the syllabus:
What factors affect the efficiency of the digestive and endocrine systems?
- Marco and micro nutrients
- Stress
What is the lactate inflection point?
The point beyond which a given exercise intensity cannot be maintained by an individual. This is the point which begins to fatigue the athlete, as it cannot be removed from the bloodstream faster than it enters.
Lactate does not cause fatigue prior to the LIP
What is augmented feedback and provide an example
External feedback.
Various answers coach, video
From the syllabus: Name the missing example 2?
Discuss the role first aid plays in response to movement. Examples:
1. Inefficient movement
2. _________________
3. Undue stress on the body
Dehydration
From the syllabus: Outline the interrelationship between the biomechanical principles and the muscles, bones and joints of the body for safe movement.
Including: How the biomechanical principles can be used to enhance __________ ___________
How the biomechanical principles can be used to increase ___________ ___________
Safe movements
Movement efficiency