how do athletes train to improve performance
planning considerations
periodisation
ethical issues
100

name three training types 

strength, aerobic, anaerobic, flexibility, skill 

100

What are the three initial planning considerations?

performance and fitness needs, scheduling of events, climate and season

100

What are the phases of competition?

 pre season, in season, off season

100

What is lactate threshold testing?

training innovation that seeks to identify an athletes lactate inflection point

200

what are three types of strength training?

resistance

weight 

isometric 

200

Planning the peaking phase around the most important event in the season is a characteristic of what planning consideration?

scheduling of events

200

The training cycle that can last between a few weeks to a few months

mesocycle

200

What is EPO and what is it used for? 

Erythropoietin, EPO is used for aerobic performance

300

define dynamic stretching 

dynamic stretching is stretching with continual movement through the joint range of motion.

300

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

300

Optimal fitness performance, speedy recovery and mental focus are characteristics of what?

peaking

300

Giantism, high cholesterol and osteoporosis are side affects of what performance enhancing drug? 

Human Growth Hormone

400

what type of training methods best suit a soccer player?

aerobic training

skill training 

400

amount and intensity of training, physiological considerations, and psychological considerations must be considered when

planning to avoid overtraining

400

What phase allows the body to replace nutrients and recovery from minor injuries in order to achieve optimal performance?

tapering

400

Name are some benefits of drug testing?

promoting drug-free sport that incorporates fair play

promoting safety in sport 

promoting equity in sport 



500

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.

500

Lack of motivation, sensitivity to criticism and becoming irritable are signs of what?

overtraining

500

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

500

Innovative swimwear and golfballs are examples of?

equipment advances