Improving Performance

Question 1

Strength training 3

Answer 1

Resistance training eg elastic and hydraulic

Weight training eg playes and dumbells

Isometric training

Question 2

aerobic training 3

Answer 2

Continuous/uniform

Fartlek

Long interval

Question 3

Anaerobic training 3

Answer 3

Developing power through resistance/ weight training

Plyometrics

Short interval

Question 4

Skill training

Answer 4

Drills practice

Modified and small sides games

Games for specific outcomes eeg decision making and tactical awareness

Question 5

Flexibility training 3

Answer 5

Static

Dynamic

Ballistic

Question 6

Planning a training year (periodisation)

Answer 6

Phases of competition (pre in and post)

Subphases microcycles and macrocycles

Peaking

Tapering

Sport specific subphases (fitness conponents, skill requirements)

Question 7

Initial planning considerations (P&F, SC, CS)

Answer 7

Performance and fitness needs

Schedule of event and competition

Climate and season

Question 8

Elements to be considered when designing a training session

Answer 8

Health and safety considerations

Overview

Warm up and cool down

Skill instruction and practice

Conditioning

Evaluation

Question 9

Use of drugs

Answer 9

Dangers of drugs - physical effects, loss of reputation, sponsorship and income

Strength drugs - HGH and anabolic steroids

Aerobic drugs - EPO

To mask other drugs - diuretics and alcohol

Benefits and limitations of drug testing

Question 10

Planning to avoid overtraining

Answer 10

Amount and intensity of training

Physiological considerations - lethargy, injury

Psychological considerations - loss of motivation

Question 11

Use of technology

Answer 11

Training innovation eg lactate threshold testing, bio-mechanical analysis

Equipment advances such as swimsuits and golf balls