FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Flashcards
What are the 3 energy systems?
- Alactacid System (ATP/PC)
- Lactic acid system
- Aerobic system
What is ‘energy’ known as?
ATP
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine Triphosphate
What is the first system to be used to create energy?
The alactacid system (ATP/PC system)
What is the source of fuel for the alactacid system
The breakdown of creatine phosphate
Describe the process of the Alactacid system
Explosive movement→ ATP molecule splits, phosphate detaches→ CP is broken down & releases energy→ free phosphate then re-joins ADP to make ATP
Describe the efficiency of ATP production in the alactacid system
It is highly efficient
How much ATP (energy) is produced by the Alactacid system?
less than 1 molecule for every CP breakdown
What is the duration of the Alactacid system?
10-12 seconds
What causes the Alactacid system to fatigue?
When there is no more Creatine phosphate stores meaning ADP cant be transfered to ATP anymore
What are the by products of the Alactacid system?
Heat
What is the rate of recovery of the Alactacid system?
within 2-5 minutes creatine phosphate stores replenish
What is the 2nd enegry system to be utilised?
The Lactic acid system
What is the source of fuel for the Lactic acid system?
The breakdown of carbohydrates (glycolysis)
What are the 2 forms of carbohydrates that the Lactic acid system can break down?
- Blood glucose
OR - Glycogen (stored glucose)
Describe the process of the Lactic Acid system
After the 20 seconds of the ATP-PC system, the body requires another ingredient because the PC supplies are exhausted. Therefore, the lactic acid system is activated and glucose is broken down through a process known as anaerobic glycolysis. This releases ATP but also produced pyruvic acid. Due to insufficient oxygen supply, the pyruvic acid cant be broken down and therefore lactic acid is produced, causing muscular fatigue and exhaustion
Describe the efficiency of ATP production in the Lactic Acid system
It makes ATP quickly
How much ATP is produced by the Lactic Acid system
2 ATP molecules for every breakdown of 1 glucose molecule
What is the duration of the Lactic Acid system?
30secs to 2min
What causes fatigue during the Lactic Acid system
the build up of lactic acid in the muscles
What are the by-products of the Lactic Acid system?
Lactic acid
What is the rate of recovery if the Lactic Acid system?
The lactic acid is removed from the body in 30min- 1 hr
What is the 3rd energy system to be utilised?
The aerobic energy system
What does the aerobic energy system utilise as fuel?
- Carbohydrates (glucose)
- fats
- proteins
Describe the process of the aerobic system
After a few minutes of exercise, oxygen is needed in order to further supply the body with energy. This system uses aerobic glycolysis to primarily break down glucose however when there is no more glucose it will break down fats into ATP.
How efficient is the aerobic system
It is extremely efficient, producing more ATP than any other system.
How much ATP is produced by the aerobic system?
- 26 ATP molecules of carbohydrates for each glucose molecule broken down
- 130 ATP molecules for every fatty acid molecule broken down
For how long can the aerobic system work?
unlimited amount of time
What causes the aerobic system to fatigue
it will keep functioning until all fuel sources are exhausted
What are the by-products of the aerobic system?
Carbon dioxide (breathed out) and water (comes out as sweat).
What is the rate of recovery of the aerobic system?
It takes 24-48hrs to replenish glycogen stores
What are the 4 TYPES of aerobic training
- Continuous
- Fartlek
- Aerobic interval
- Aerobic Circuit
What is ‘continuous’ training’?
Sustained effort without rest periods. Heart rate is elevated and maintained
What is ‘fartlek’ training?
Continuous effort with periods of high intensity, followed by a ‘recovery period’ where you continue to jog (no stopping). Done over varying terrain
What is ‘aerobic interval’ training?
Periods of work (eg. 400m run) with a period of short rest (20secs)
What is ‘aerobic circuit’ training?
series of exercises that are performed one after the other with little or no rest in between each exercise. (eg. Jumps, hops, runs)
What is the ONE type of anaerobic training?
Anaerobic interval
What is ‘anaerobic interval’ training
Very high intensity intervals with short rest periods. (100m sprint, jumping up on boxes etc)
What are the 4 types of stretches?
- static
- ballistic
- PNF
- Dynamic
Describe static stretching
The most common type of stretch where the muscle is slowly taken to the end of its range of motion and held for approximately 10-30 seconds
Describe ballistic stretching
Involves a bouncing action at the end of the range of motion
Describe a PNF stretch
An facilitated and assisted stretch where someone places resistance on your muscles
Describe a dynamic stretch
Movements that replicate/mimic game movements and take the muscle through its full range of motion
What are the categories of strength exercises
- isotonic
- isometric
- isokinetic
what are ‘isotonic’ strength exercises?
exercises where the muscle shortens and lengthens
what are ‘isometric’ strength exercises?
exercises where the muscle is engaged but doesn’t change length
what are ‘isokinetic’ strength exercises?
Exercises which use a specialised machine to keep the load/resistance constant
What are the 5 types of strength training methods?
- free weights
- machine weights
- resistance bands
- hydraulic resistance
- stability balls
Describe ‘free weight’ exercises
The utilisation of weights (dumbbells, barbells, medicine balls, kettle-bells etc.)
Describe ‘machine weight’ exercises
The utilisation of machines with built in weights (leg press, arm pull down etc)
Describe ‘resistance band’ exercises
The use of elastic bands to create resistance
Describe ‘hydraulic resistance’ exercises
The use of a hydraulic cylinder machine which creates an opposing force to be pushed against
Describe ‘stability ball’ exercises
The use of a ball to develop muscles (especially core) as the ball is an unstable surface
What is the ACRONYM for the ‘Principles of Training’? state what each stands for
Today- training thresholds Sally- specificity Played- progressive overload Rugby- reversibility Very- variety Well- warm up and cool down
Describe what the principle of training- ‘training thresholds’ means
Suggests that you want to aim your training at the right intensity and threshold in order to see results
Describe the 3 limits of the training thresholds
1- Lower limit= Aerobic threshold (70% MHR). Training below this results in no fitness benefits
2- Upper limit= Anaerobic threshold (85% MHR). Train above this for anaerobic gains
3- Between these= Aerobic training zone. Train here for aerobic gains
Describe what the principle of training- ‘progressive overload ‘ means
In order for training gains to continue, the stress on the body needs to be gradually increased beyond its current capabilities.
Describe what the principle of training- ‘reversibility’ means
Training adaptations can be lost once training stops or drops below current capabilities. Therefore, training needs to continue to sustain training gains.
Describe what the principle of training- ‘variety’ means
In order to prevent boredom and loss of motivation, training sessions should incorporate a range of training types, settings and activities.
Describe what the principle of training- ‘warm up and cool down’ means
A warm up and cool down will ensure the body is properly prepared for training/recovery. A cool down will remove lactate from the body and stretch the muscles.
Describe what the principle of training- ‘specificity’ means
Training should be specific to the activity and should resemble the movements in the game/activity
What are the 4 types of motivation?
- positive
- negative
- intrinsic
- extrinsic
Describe what positive motivation is
the desire to be successful in order to receive happiness, satisfaction and pleasure
Describe what negative motivation is
the desire to be successful with the aim of avoiding unpleasant consequences (getting dropped from the team, getting screamed at etc.)
Describe what internal motivation is
motivation that comes from an internal desire to succeed and perform at the best of ones abilities.
Describe what external motivation is
motivation that comes from an external drive to succeed. It focuses on the product, or what can be gained (materialistic rewards)