Improving Performance

Question 1

Flexibility Training

Answer 1

1-Static
2-Ballistic
3-Dynamic

Question 2

Skills training

Answer 2

1-Drills practice
2-Modified and small sided games
3-Games for specific outcomes

Question 3

Initial Planning Considerations

Answer 3

1- Performance and fitness needs (individual and team)
2-Schedule of events and competition
3-Climate and season

Question 4

Planning a training year (periodisation)

Answer 4

1- Phases of competition (pre, in, off)
2- Subphases (Macro and micro)
3-Peaking
4-Tapering
5-Sport specific subphases

Question 5

Elements to be considered when designing a training session

Answer 5

1- Health and safety considerations
2-Providing an overview of the session
3-Warm up/cool down
4-Skill instruction and practice
5-Conditioning
6- Evaluation

Question 6

Planning to avoid overtraining

Answer 6

1- Amount and intensity of training
2- Psychological considerations
3-Physiological considerations

Question 7

Use of drugs

Answer 7

1- The dangers of performance enhancing drugs (physical effects, loss of reputation, sponsorship and income)
2- For strength (human growth hormone, anabolic steroids)
3- For aerobic performance (EPO)
4- To mask other drugs (Diuretics, alcohol)
5- Benefits and limitations of drug testing

Question 8

Use of technology

Answer 8

1-Training innovation

2-Equipment advances