Energy Systems
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine Triphosphate
What is hypertrophy?
Muscle growth
What is specificity?
Training that is specific to energy system and fitness components required
What is fartlek training?
Varying intensities and speed
What is a mesocycle?
4 - 6 week training block as part of an annual plan
What causes lactate formation?
Anaerobic glycolysis
metabolic process that breaks down glucose or muscle glycogen into energy without using oxygen
What are slow twitch muscle fibres suited for?
Endurance activities
Why is progressive overload important?
Continues adaptations
How does HIIT improve fitness?
High intensity movements and changes forces body to adapt
Why is a preparatory phase important?
Build general fitness
Which fuel source is used by the aerobic system?
Which fitness component would be most important for a volleyball spike?
Power
Which principle explains fitness loss after holidays?
Reversibility
Which training method best develops strength?
Resistance training
When should tapering occur in an annual plan?
Directly before competition
Why do energy system contribution ratios change during activity?
Energy demands change
More blood is pumped per beat
Why do athletes respond differently to training?
Individual differences
Why should training methods match energy demands?
Improves performance specificity
Why should energy and fitness goals vary by phase?
Goals change throughout the season
Explain the relationship between energy demands and performance.
Energy supports performance
Explain how fitness improvements optimise performance.
Helps to meet the demands of the activity
Explain the impact of training frequency.
It maintains challenge to support adaptations
Why is circuit training beneficial to improve performance?
It can targets varies fitness components in the one circuit
How does periodisation optimise performance?
Maximises long-term performance success