definitions

Question 1

what is maintance

Answer 1

maintenance refers to a phase or period within a training program where the primary objective is to sustain the achieved level of fitness, strength, or skill

Question 2

what is group cohesion

Answer 2

how much a team has bonded and demostrates collective cooperation

Question 3

what is the relationship between group, task and social cohesion

Answer 3

task and social make up group cohesion

Question 4

ways to increase group cohesion

Answer 4

clearly communicate with players their roles and responsibilities during their time in
the hub

keep them updated with communication regarding the issues surrounding why they
are in the hub

have clear expectations of what is expected whilst in the hub

set challenging but realistic goals for the team as a whole and for individual
players. Players are involved in this process

being fair and consistent in dealing with the players in the team

prioritise team goals over individual goals

promote high levels of motivation to keep team focused

have regular team meetings – provides an opportunity for players to voice their
opinion

encouraging social interactions within the hub, e.g. a cards night, movie night, dinners together

encourage regular contact with family and friends via video call

create smaller groupings to do activities and swap th

Question 5

who is taper most beneficial to

Answer 5

endurance athletes

Question 6

what are are some recovery methods

Answer 6

Contrast therapy
 alternating immersion in and out of hot and cold water

Massage
 rubbing of the muscles/roller/massage gun

Cryotherapy
 using ice packs/submerging in cold-water/use of a cryogenic chamber

Compression garments
 wearing garments that fit tightly
around the skin

Active recovery/stretching
 low/moderate movement or stretching activities

Hyperbaric chambers
 time in an oxygen-rich environment.

Question 7

what will these recovery methods do

Answer 7

Contrast therapy
 helps increase blood flow in muscles
 removes waste products from muscles or stimulation of the
lymphatic system

Massage
 helps realign muscle fibres or reduces muscle tension
 increases joint mobility and flexibility
 helps increase blood flow in muscles
 removes waste products from muscles or stimulation of the
lymphatic system

Cryotherapy
 helps reduce blood flow to the muscles and reduces
inflammation/swelling

Compression garments
reduces the space for swelling and inflammation in muscles to occur
 helps increase blood flow in muscles to remove waste products
and prevent venous pooling

Active recovery/stretching
 helps increase blood flow in muscles to remove waste products
and prevent venous pooling

Hyperbaric chambers
 decreases muscle inflammation
 increases ability for removal of waste products

Question 8

what is myoglobin

Answer 8

Myoglobin is a protein found in muscle cells that plays a crucial role in transporting oxygen from the bloodstream to the working muscles.

Question 9

what is overtraining

Answer 9

is a physical, behavioural and emotional condition when exercise (volume & intensity) exceeds their recovery capacity (imbalance between work & rest)