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1
Q

How do athletes train for improved performance?

What can they do?

A 
Strength training
Aerobic training
Anaerobic training
Flexibility training
Skills training
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How can strength training be performed?

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By using:
Resistance training
Weight training
Isometric training

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3
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Why is weight training a preferred type of strength training?

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Its convenient
Uses dumbells and free weights
Can target specific muscle groups

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4
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What is an isometric contraction?

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Where tension develops in the muscle without lengthening or shortening the muscle

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5
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What are the different types of Aerobic Training?

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Continuous/uniform
Fartlek
Long Interval

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6
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What is Fartlek training?

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Continuous training interspersed with changes in intensity

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7
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Power is….

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A combination of strength and speed

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How can anaerobic training be developed?

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Weight training
Plyometrics
Short interval training

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9
Q

Flexibility is affected by…

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Age
Gender
temperature
and is joint specific

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10
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What is plyometrics?

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Movements that are fast and explosive
An eccentric (lengthening) contraction, followed by a concentric (shortening) contraction.
Eg. jumps hops, bounds

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11
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When training for flexibility, what times of stretching can be used?

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Static
Dynamic
Ballistic
PNF

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12
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What should skills training incorporate?

A

Drills practice
Modified and small sided games
Games for specific outcomes

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13
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What are the initial planning considerations for improving performance?

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Performance and fitness needs
Schedule of events/competitions
Climate and season

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14
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What is periodisation?

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Where a annual coaching plan is divided up into smaller and more manageable phases

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15
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What are the phases of competition?

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  1. Pre-season
  2. In-season
  3. Off-season
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16
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What should pre-season training focus on?

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Physical preparation
Fitness
Skill

17
Q

What should in-season training focus on?

A

Performance
Skill refining
Tactical play

18
Q

What usually happens in the off-season?

A

Athlete should recover (physically and mentally)

Maintain some level of fitness

19
Q

What are the subphases of a training program?

A

Macrocycles
Mesocycles
Microcycles

20
Q

How long do mesocycles generally last?

A

4 weeks

21
Q

How long to microcycles generally last?

A

1 week

22
Q

What is peaking?

A

Training designed for optimum performance of an athlete for a specific event/time/competition

23
Q

What is tapering?

A

A period of decreased training just prior to an important event.

24
Q

Training sessions need to be safe and enjoyable. To ensure this happens a coach should…

A 
Check equipment regularly
Check grounds
Know their athlete
Use the principles of training
Provide W-up and C-down
Complete a risk management plan
25
Q

Overtraining occurs when….

A

Training intensity is too high or
there is inadequate recovery
leading to a decrease in performance

26
Q

What are some psychological considerations of over training?

A

lack of concentration
decreased self esteem
depression
lethargy

27
Q

What are some phsysiological considerations of over training?

A 
excessive sweating
fatigue
increased HR
weight loss
 decreased performance
overuse injuries
28
Q

What are 2 ethical issues related to improving performance?

A

The use of drugs

The use of technology

29
Q

What drug can be used to increase strength?

A

Anabolic steroids

30
Q

HGH is?

A

Human Growth Hormone

A naturally occurring hormone that increases strength

31
Q

What are some side effects of steroid use?

A

Liver damage
Depression
Aggression

32
Q

What drug can be used to improve aerobic performance?

A

EPO (erythropoietin)

33
Q

What are the side effects of EPO?

A

Thickening of the blood which can dangerously raise BP

34
Q

What substance can mask the use of other drugs?

A

Diuretics

35
Q

What is benefit of drug testing?

A

Drug use provides an unfair advantage so testing provides a more level playing field

36
Q

Use of technology:

What is a recent technological training innovation?

A

Video analysis
3D simualtors
GPS Devices
Biomechanical analysis

37
Q

What are some equipment advances in sport?

A 
Swimming speed suits
golf ball technology
clothing
compression garments
Slanted blocks in swimming
Carbon fibre equipment

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