Exercise Physiology

Question 1

Training Principles

Answer 1

FIT principles
Reversibility
Specificity
Progressive overload

Question 2

Health related fitness components

Answer 2

“Silly Crabs Eat Fishing Boats”
1. Muscular Strength
2. Cardiorespiratory endurance
3. Muscular endurance
4. Flexibility
5. Body composition

Question 3

Skill related fitness components

Answer 3

“P-CRABS”
1. Power
2. Coordination
3. Reaction time
4. Agility
5. Balance
6. Speed

Question 4

Training methods

Answer 4

“RIP-FCFC”
1. Resistance training
2. Interval training
3. Plyometrics
4. Fartlek
5. Continuous
6. Flexibility
7. Circuit training

Question 5

Periodisation

Answer 5

Alternating training types throughout the season to have optimal levels of specific fitness with minimal injury risk

Question 6

Pre-season periodisation

Answer 6

Phase 1: General
Build up a base fitness level
mostly aerobic
low training loads
very basic skill + technique

Phase 2: Specific
Specific fitness level to the sport
more anaerobic
higher training loads
Specific skills + tactics

Question 7

In Season periodisation

Answer 7

Specific training
Maintenance of fitness level - same intensity - lower volume to allow for game recovery
Slightly unload training level
Specific skills, tactics, decision making