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What is almost always the source of energy for the reactions that take place within the body?
ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
Name the two anaerobic energy systems.
ATP/PC (alactcid system)
Lactic acid system
Which is more effective, positive or negative motivation? Briefly explain why.
Positive motivation is more effective. Challenges are motivating whereas threats are negative and destructive i the long term. Threats distract the athlete from the task, because the athlete is confronted with the consequences of failing and ultimately they are operating out of a fear of punishment.
What is the primary role of carbohydrates?
Provide energy 16kj/gm. Stored as glycogen in the muscles and liver. Used as the primary energy source for training and competition.
Who is Mrs Mewjork's best friend at ACC?
Miss Perry - Obviously
Name all the principles of Training
Progressive overload, variety, reversibility, training-thresholds, specificity, warmup/ cool down.
Describe the cause of fatigue in the lactic acid system.
Lactic acid accumulation - causing a change in the pH level within the muscle.
name 4 sources of in extrinsic motivation.
Prize moneytrophies and prizes
Sponsorship deals
Praise from coach
Accolades from spectators/ team mates/ coaches
Crowd applause
Media recognition.
List all the supplements mentioned in the syllabus?
Vitamins, minerals, caffeine, protein and creatine products
When did Mrs Mewjork get married
April School Holidays
Name 5 sources of intrinsic motivation.
Self-satisfaction
Sensory pleasure and excitement
Fun and engagement
Mastery of skills acquisition
Ability to surpass personal best
Outline 4 types of aerobic training methods.
Continuous - minimum 20 minutes within the Aerobic TZ
Fartlek training - varying the speed/intensity/terrain within the Aerboc TZ with peaks in the Anaerobic TZ.
Interval training - alternating periods of work (within Aerobic TZ) and rest/recovery.
Circuit training - progressing though various stations (longer time frames at each station)
Explain the inverted U Hypothesis and how it applies to a golfer and a boxer?
Those athletes who have high anxiety usually will require less arousal.
Those athletes who have a low anxiety level will require more arousal.
As arousal levels increase, performance improves until the optimum arousal zone is reached, further arousal will have a negative affect on performance.
An increase in anxiety levels will have a negative affect on performance. The greater the level the greater the effect.
What group of people are most at risk of developing anemia?
Iron deficiencies are common among - endurance athletes as a result of sweat loss, female athletes as a result of menstrual blood loss, vegetarians as a result of red meat in the diet, adolescent males as a result of growth spurts.
What is Mrs Mewjork's Coffee Order?
Cap x1 Sugar
Compare trait anxiety and state anxiety.
Trait anxiety refers to ta general level of stress that is characterised in each individual.
State anxiety is more specific. this type of anxiety is characterised by a state of heightened emotions that develop in response to a fear or danger.
Describe the principle of specificity.
The specificity principle implies that the effect of a training program are specifically related to the manner in which the training is conducted. Task requirements, energy systems required, muscle groups required and fitness components required must be specifically targeted in training.
Explain the psychological strategy: Relaxation techniques and provide an exmaple
Are aimed to manage the anxiety of the athlete and enhance their motivation. Designed to calm the athlete and lower their heart rate. E.g. progressive muscular contraction or meditating.
Describe Cryotherapy
A tissue damage recover strategy. It uses cooling to treat injury and quicken recover. Cold baths work by decreasing the body temperature, which constricts blood vessels. Exiting the bath causes the bod to warm and vessels to dilate - this allows fresh, oxygen rich blood to flow into injuries area.
What is Mrs Mewjork's favourite colour
Blue
Name 4 possible problems associated with lack of adequate recovery for athletes.
Incapable of performing at expected standard
Prone to re-injury of the affected area
Predisposition to injuring another part of the body
Susceptible to overtraining or non-functional overreaching.
Explain the physiological adaptation to resting heart rate as a result of aerobic training.
Training decreases the resting heart rate. Due to the increase in stoke volume - which allows more blood to be pumped with each beat. Therefore the heart requires fewer beats per minute to deliver that same amount of oxygen to the body. Increased venous return also contributes, thus improving the systolic volume - Starlings Law.
Describe the benefits of mental rehearsal.
It allows the athlete to: practice old skills, learn new skills, gain confidence, feel the experience, experience success, control anxiety and arousal, train their attention, find motivation, concentrate and refocus, train in any weather conditions, prepare for training and competition, develop coping strategies.
What are the 'Physiological' recovery strategies and what are their main aims.
Physiological strategies (cool downs, hydration and food) need to focus on 2 elements:
1) the removal of metabolic by-products - heat, lactic acid etc
2) replacement of lost fluids and fuel via nutritional plan
What is the name of the cafe where Mrs Mewjork picks up her morning coffee on the way to work?
June