improving performance

Question 1

strength training

Answer 1

resistance training (elastics, hydraulic)
weight training (plates, dumbbells)
isometric training

Question 2

aerobic training

Answer 2

continuous/uniform
fartlek
long interval

Question 3

anaerobic training

Answer 3

develop power through r/w training
plyometrics
short interval

Question 4

flexibility

Answer 4

static
dynamic
ballistic

Question 5

skill training

Answer 5

drills practice
modified and small sided games
games for specific outcomes eg decision making, tactical awareness

Question 6

initial planning considerations (psc)

Answer 6

performance and fitness needs (individual, team)
schedule of events/competitions
climate and season

Question 7

planning a training year (periodisation)

Answer 7

phases of competition (pre-season, in-season, off season)
sub-phases (macro and microcycles)
peaking
tapering
sport-specific sub-phases (fitness components, skill requirements)

Question 8

elements of a training session (HOWSPICE)

Answer 8

health and safety consid.
overview (goal-specific)
warm-up & cool-down
skills practice and instruction
conditioning 
evaluation

Question 9

planning to avoid overtraining (APP)

Answer 9

amount and intensity of training
physiological considerations. eg lethargy, injury
psychological considerations eg loss of motivation

Question 10

use of drugs

Answer 10

dangers eg. physical, loss of rep, sponserships and income
for strength (human growth hormone, anabolic steroids)
for aerobic performance (EPO)
to mask other drugs (diuretics, alcohol)
benefits and limitations of drug testing

Question 11

use of technology

Answer 11

training innovation eg lactate threshold testing,biomechanical analysis

equipments advances eg swimsuits , golf ball