HSC Core 2 - CQ3 How can nutrition and recovery strategies affect performance?

Question 1

What are the most important nutritional considerations?

Answer 1

Glycogen (energy) + Hydration (temp & dehydration)
(+Nutritional balance)

Question 2

How does the duration of events influence an athlete’s nutritional plan?

Answer 2

Different fuel sources for specific sports (energy systems)

Question 3

What are the nutritional considerations for a power event?

Answer 3

Minimal pre/during/post
HYDRATION
A regular balanced diet

Question 4

What are nutritional considerations of a team sport?

Answer 4

Prior nutritional plan
CHO (high IG) + hydration prior
CHO gel/drinks during

Question 5

What are the nutritional considerations of an endurance athlete?

Answer 5

CHO loading
Hydration
The during phase is critical to maintain energy
Nutritional recovery (CHO + Fluids + fats)

Question 6

Describe the Glycaemic Index (GI)

Answer 6

The speed CHO is broken down during glycosis
High GI = Fast breakdown - intense short bursts of energy, simple sugars (lollies, CHO gels)
Low GI = Breakdown over a longer period of time - provide longer lasting energy, complex carbs (Strachey veggies)