how do athletes train to improve performance
name three training types
strength, aerobic, anaerobic, flexibility, skill
What are the three initial planning considerations?
performance and fitness needs, scheduling of events, climate and season
What are the phases of competition?
pre season, in season, off season
What is lactate threshold testing?
training innovation that seeks to identify an athletes lactate inflection point
what are three types of strength training?
resistance
weight
isometric
Planning the peaking phase around the most important event in the season is a characteristic of what planning consideration?
scheduling of events
The training cycle that can last between a few weeks to a few months
mesocycle
What is EPO and what is it used for?
Erythropoietin, EPO is used for aerobic performance
define dynamic stretching
dynamic stretching is stretching with continual movement through the joint range of motion.
Name 3 of the 6 elements to be considered in a training session
health and safety considerations, providing an overview of the session, warm up and cool down, skill instruction and practice, conditioning, evaluation
Optimal fitness performance, speedy recovery and mental focus are characteristics of what?
peaking
Giantism, high cholesterol and osteoporosis are side affects of what performance enhancing drug?
Human Growth Hormone
what type of training methods best suit a soccer player?
aerobic training
skill training
amount and intensity of training, physiological considerations, and psychological considerations must be considered when
planning to avoid overtraining
What phase allows the body to replace nutrients and recovery from minor injuries in order to achieve optimal performance?
tapering
Name are some benefits of drug testing?
promoting drug-free sport that incorporates fair play
promoting safety in sport
promoting equity in sport
what are the outcomes of anaerobic training and how are they obtained?
anaerobic training allows an athlete to develop speed and power through various training methods such as plyometrics and short interval training.
Lack of motivation, sensitivity to criticism and becoming irritable are signs of what?
overtraining
A rugby coach may involve an additional 2 weeks of long interval training for a player that has scored poorly on the beep test. What is this?
sports specific subphases
Innovative swimwear and golfballs are examples of?
equipment advances