Chapter 4.2 (Preparation and Training Methods)

Question 1

Define Rating Perceived Exertion (RPE)

Answer 1

Simply giving an opinion about how hard you feel your body is working during exercise

Question 2

Define Quantitive Data

Answer 2

Can be written down or measured with numbers

Question 3

Define Qualitative Data

Answer 3

Is descriptive and looks at the way people think or feel

Question 4

Define Objective

Answer 4

Involves facts

Question 5

Define Subjective

Answer 5

Involves opinion

Question 6

What is the Harvard step test?

Answer 6

This test involves stepping up and down on a bench to a set rhythm for five minutes. Recovery heart rates are then recorded

Question 7

Define Validity

Answer 7

When the test actually measures what it sets out tot do

Question 8

Define Reliability

Answer 8

Means the test can be repeated accurately

Question 9

Define Static Stretching

Answer 9

When the muscle is held in position for 30 seconds or more

Question 10

Define Ballistic Stretching

Answer 10

Involves performing a stretch with swinging or bouncing movements to push a body part even further

Question 11

What are the principles of training? (SPORR)

Answer 11

Specificity 
Progression
Overload
Reversibility 
Recovery

Question 12

Define adaptation

Answer 12

A change that takes place in the body as a result of training

Question 13

What are the FITT principles to improve performance?

Answer 13

Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

Question 14

Define periodisation

Answer 14

Dividing the training year into specific sections for a specific purpose

Question 15

Define macrocycle

Answer 15

Period of training involving a long-term performance goal

Question 16

Define preparation period

Answer 16

Similar to pre-season training where fitness is developed

Question 17

Define competition period

Answer 17

The performance period where skills and techniques are refined

Question 18

Define transition period

Answer 18

The end of the season where rest and recovery takes place

Question 19

Define mesocycle

Answer 19

Usually a 4 to 12 week period of training with a particular focus such as power

Question 20

Define microcycle

Answer 20

The description of a week or a few days of training sessions

Question 21

Define tapering

Answer 21

Reducing the volume and/or intensity of training prior to competition

Question 22

Define peaking

Answer 22

Planning and organising training so a performer is at their peak, both physically and mentally, for a major competition

Question 23

Define double periodisation

Answer 23

When an athlete is required to peak more than once in a season

Question 24

What is continuous training?

Answer 24

Low intensity exercise for extended periods of time without rest. Key for developing aerobic power and stamina

Question 25

What is Fartlek training?

Answer 25

• Alternate form of continuous training, where the pace of the run is varied to stress both the aerobic and anaerobic systems.
• Improves stamina and recovery times.
• Useful to games players where intensity is changing constantly

Question 26

What is interval training?

Answer 26

• Periods of high intensity work followed by periods of rest
• Improves anaerobic systems
• Can easily be adapted

Question 27

What is circuit training

Answer 27

• A series of exercises are performed, they can be used to focus on all aspects of the body
• Can be done almost anywhere
• Can easily be adapted to meet the needs of the activity

Question 28

What is weight training?

Answer 28

• Used to develop muscular strength through the use of free weights and machines
• Low reps and high weight for maximum strength
• Higher reps and lower weight for muscular endurance