Health Priorities in Australia
Define epidemiology
Study of disease or illness in a population
Fuel source for the ATP-PC system
Creatine Phosphate
Acronym for Assessment of Injuries
TOTAPS
Three common forms of flexibility
Static, ballistic and dynamic
What type of cancer has the highest mortality rate in Australia?
Lung cancer
What is a closed skill?
A skill that is undertaken in a stable and predictable environment
Activities that are appropriate for Aged athletes with heart conditions
What are the TWO types of training that we studied
Strength and Flexibility
Which level of government is responsible for public hospitals?
State
What is Fartlek Training?
Continuous training with periods of increased intensity
What is thermoregulation?
Temperature control through balancing heat loss with heat gain
What is peaking?
Phase of training which performance is optimised to meet the demands of a race, competition or series
Why is more money spent on cure rather than prevention?
Have to treat sickness, ageing population
What is cardiac output?
The total amount of blood leaving the heart each minute
What are the four factors that affect female athletes?
Pregnancy, Iron deficiency, Bone density, Eating disorders
What is tapering?
The period immediately before competition when the volume and intensity of training is reduced
Name all the action areas of the Ottawa Charter
Building Healthy Public Policy, Developing Personal skills, Reorientating Health Services, Strengthening Community Action, Creating Supportive Environments
What is cryotherapy?
The use of very cold water or ice baths to assist in recovery
What are TWO ethical considerations to consider when returning to play
Pressure to participate and use of painkillers
Name 5 Elements to be considered when designing a training session. (there is 7)
Warm-up/ cool-down, health and safety, overview, instruction, pratice, conditioning and evaluation.