3. Syllabus - Improving Performance

Question 1

CQ 1

Answer 1

How do athletes train for improved performance ?

Question 2

Aerobic training

Answer 2

Continuous/uniform

Fartlek

Long interval

Question 3

Anaerobic training

Answer 3

Developing power through resistance/weight training

Plyometrics

Short interval

Question 4

CQ 2

Answer 4

What are the planning consideration for improving performance ?

Question 5

Initial planning considerations

Answer 5

Performance and fitness needs (individual, team)

Schedule of events/competitions

Climate and season

Question 6

Planning a training year

Answer 6

Phases of competition (pre season, in season and off season)

Sub-phases (macro & microcycle)

Peaking

Tapering

Sport specific sub-phases (fitness components & skill requirements)

Question 7

Elements to be considered when designing a training session

Answer 7

Health and safety considerations

Providing an overview of the session to athletes (goal specific)

Warm up and cool down

Skill instruction and practice

Conditioning

Evaluation

Question 8

Planning to avoid over training

Answer 8

Amount and intensity of training

Physiological considerations (lethargy & injury)

Psychological considerations (loss of motivation)

Question 9

CQ 3

Answer 9

What ethical issues are related to improving performance ?

Question 10

Use of drugs

Answer 10

Danger of performance enhancing drug use (physical effects, loss of reputation, sponsorship, income)

For strength (human growth hormone & anabolic steroids)

For aerobic performance (EPO)

To mask other drugs (diuretics & alcohol)

Benefits and limitations of drug testing

Question 11

Use of technology

Answer 11

Training innovation (lactate threshold testing & bio-mechanical analysis)

Equipment advances (swimsuits & golf ball)