Factors Affecting Performance - Individual & Task

Question 1

Primary Factors Affecting Physical Performance:

Answer 1

Task (Energy expenditure, Efficiency) 
Gender
Age
Training
Environment

Question 2

Secondary Factors Affecting Physical Performance

Answer 2

Genetics
Body Composition
Nutritional Status
General Health
Motivation
Clothing
Drugs

Question 3

Permissible Working Limits

Answer 3

To prevent fatigue:
30–40% VO2 max per 8h day
40% max muscle strength during repetitive muscular activity
4800 kcal. a day (2300- essential activities, 2500 for work)
5 kcal a minute

Question 4

Severity of Prolonged Physical Work Load

Answer 4

Light Work: VO2- less than 0.5 a minute, HR- less than 90bpm

Moderate Work: VO2- 0.5-1 a minute, HR- 90-110bpm

Heavy Work: VO2- 1-1.5 a minute, HR- 110-130bpm (Max)

(20-30 years old)