Factors Affecting Performance

Question 1

Energy Systems

Answer 1

1-Atp/pc system
2-Lactic Acid System
3- Aerobic system

Question 2

Types of training and training methods

Answer 2

1- Aerobic (Circuit, Fartlek, Continuous, Aerobic interval)
2- Anaerobic (Anaerobic interval)
3- Flexibility (Static, Dynamic, Ballistic, PNF)
4- Strength (Free/fixed weights, elastic, hydraulic)

Question 3

Principles of training

Answer 3

1- Progressive Overload
2- Reversibility
3- Warm up/cool down
4- Variety
5- Specificity
6- Training Thresholds

Question 4

Physiological adaptations in response to training

Answer 4

1- Decreased resting heart rate
2- Stroke volume/cardiac output
3-Oxygen uptake and lung capacity
4-Haemoglobin level
5-Muscle hypertrophy
6-Effect on fast/slow twitch muscle fibres

Question 4

Physiological adaptations in response to training

Answer 4

1- Decreased resting heart rate
2- Stroke volume/cardiac output
3-Oxygen uptake and lung capacity
4-Haemoglobin level
5-Muscle hypertrophy
6-Effect on fast/slow twitch muscle fibres

Question 5

Motivation

Answer 5

1- Positive/Negative

2-Intrinsic/Extrinsic

Question 6

Anxiety and Arousal

Answer 6

1- State and trait anxiety
2- Sources of stress
3- Optimum Arousal

Question 7

Psychological strategies to enhance motivation and manage anxiety

Answer 7

1- Concentration/Attention Skills
2- Mental rehearsal/visualisation/Imagery
3- Relaxation Techniques
4- Goal Setting

Question 8

Nutritional Considerations

Answer 8

1- Pre-performance (Carbohydrate loading)
2-During performance
3-Post-performance

Question 9

Supplementation

Answer 9

1-Creatine
2-Caffeine
3-Vitamins/Minerals
4-Protein

Question 10

Recovery Strategies

Answer 10

1-Physiological (Cool down, hydration)

2-Psychological (Relaxation)

3-Neural (Massage, hydrotherapy)

4-Tissue damage (cyrotherapy)

Question 11

Stages of skill acquisition

Answer 11

1- Cognitive
2-Associative
3-Autonomous

Question 12

Characteristics of the learner

Answer 12

1- Prior experience
2-Confidence
3-Heredity
4-Ability
5-Personality

Question 13

The Learning Environment

Answer 13

1- Nature of the skill (Open, closed, serial, continuous, gross, fine, discrete, self paced, externally paced
2-Performance elements (Decision making, strategic and tactical development)
3-Practice Methods (Open, closed, massed, distributed)
4- Feedback (Concurrent, delayed, knowledge of results, knowledge of performance, internal, external)