Elite Athletes Flashcards
What is an elite athlete
A person who competes in the top competitions in their chosen sport and age group, they are highly successful in world Championships or Olympic medalists
What makes an elite athlete
Fitness
Genetics
Psychological factors
Skill acquisition
Fitness
Different sports have different fitness demands. High levels of speed and power are required to be an elite netballer
Genetics
Pastors such as height and percentage sat twitch fibres are out of the control of the athlete. Defenders and shooters are particularly tall in netball
Psychological factors
Factors such as the motivation to train, concentration, determination and competitive spirit will all influence results
Skill acquisition
The ability to learn and refine skills varies. Some are quick learners, others are not. Strong ball skills are essential in netball.
Body shapes
Endomorph
Ectomorph
Mesomorph
Endomorph
This refers to how round a person is
Ectomorph
This describes a persons weight relative to their height
Mesomorph
This refers to the level of musculature a person has
Why do we need fitness tests
Indicate fitness level
See how program is going
See strengths / weaknesses
Readiness to comete post injury rehabilitation
To identify new variables within program ie load
Measuring elite athletes
Height Weight Strength Speed Aerobic Fitness Power
