Training Session Design
Name ONE aspect that must be considered when designing a training session.
Health & safety / warm‑up / conditioning / skill instruction / strategies & tactics / reflection
Name the THREE phases of competition.
Pre‑season, in‑season, off‑season
Which macronutrient is most important for endurance performance?
Carbohydrates
What is the main aim of pre‑performance nutrition?
Fuel and hydrate the body
What happens when glycogen stores are depleted during endurance events?
Early fatigue / “hitting the wall”
Which part of a training session usually takes up the largest proportion of time?
Skill instruction and practice
Which phase focuses most on fitness development?
Pre‑season
Why do marathon runners avoid high‑fibre foods before competition?
To reduce gastrointestinal discomfort
Which phase focuses on recovery and repair?
Post‑performance
How does proper hydration support movement efficiency?
Improves muscle contraction and coordination
State ONE way skill practice differs between individual and group sports.
Individual = personalised technique; Group = team‑based coordination
What is the main purpose of the off‑season?
Physical and mental recovery
Why don’t weightlifters need carbohydrate loading?
Events are short and rely on maximal strength, not endurance
Why is protein important after weightlifting?
Supports muscle repair and hypertrophy
Why can over‑hydration negatively affect weightlifters?
Bloating and reduced lifting efficiency
Why are warm‑ups designed differently for individual sports compared to group sports?
They are tailored to specific movement patterns vs team‑wide preparation
Why is peaking usually more precise in individual sports than group sports?
Individuals peak for a single event; teams manage longer competitions
Why is regular carbohydrate intake important during a marathon?
Maintains blood glucose and delays fatigue
Why do marathon runners aim to replace 125–150% of fluid loss post‑event?
To fully restore hydration status
Explain how nutrition can reduce injury risk.
Supports tissue repair and reduces inflammation
Explain why athlete reflection is more individualised in individual sports than group sports.
Self‑reflection and one‑on‑one feedback vs team debriefs
Explain ONE difference in how sport‑specific attributes are trained in individual vs group sports.
Individual = uniform demands; Group = position‑specific demands
Explain ONE performance consequence of poor hydration during endurance events.
Reduced aerobic performance, impaired thermoregulation, cramping
Compare ONE difference in post‑performance nutrition between marathon runners and weightlifters.
Marathon = high carbohydrate focus; Weightlifting = high protein focus
Link nutrition to training quality across a season.
Better recovery → higher quality sessions → improved performance