Improving Performance Flashcards
Aerobic training > continuous/ uniform
Requires an athlete to train for an extended period of time. They should train for a minimum of 20 minutes without stopping for rest breaks.
E.g. swimming and running
Aerobic training > fartlek
Training consists of continuous exercise combined with a change in intensity.
E.g. running around an oval changing between sprints, jogs and walking at various sections.
Aerobic training > long interval
Long periods of higher workloads that last for 3+ minutes. This is followed by a short 30-60 second rest period.
E.g. Swimming and running
What is static flexibility training?
Holding a single position for a period of time, around 30 seconds.
For example, gymnasts holding the splits for a period of time.
What is dynamic flexibility training?
Slow and controlled movements through the full range of motion.
E.g. walking lunges before a soccer game.
What is ballistic flexibility training?
Involves repeated movements of a bounce like nature.
E.g. touching your toes with a bounce action.
What is aerobic training?
Is where the athlete utilises their aerobic energy system to produce ATP.
What does the FITT principal stand for?
Frequency: 3-4 times per week
Intensity: 65-85% of MHR
Type: aerobic exercises
Time: 30 mins plus
What is haemoglobin?
A red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates.
What is myoglobin?
a red protein containing haem, which carries and stores oxygen in muscle cells.
Individual performance fitness needs
health / skill
individual training for their fitness needs, e.g. shooters need to know how to shoot in netball.
team performance fitness needs
health / skill
general skills for the sport, e.g. passing the ball in netball.
Schedule of events / competition
When creating a big periodisation chart, you need to be able to schedule in the major events such as weekly games, finals and grand finals.
What climatic influences require the implementation of specific strategies?
sunscreen and fluids will need to be provided during the heat.
PRE SEASON
phases of competition:
Aims of pre-season: improve all aspects of fitness, increase stamina and develop technique
IN SEASON
phases of competition:
Aims of in-season: maintain stamina, practice and improve tactics and strategies, perfect skill execution, gain competitive experience)
OFF SEASON
phases of competition:
A phase for physical and mental recovery from training and competition. However, elite athletes will still participate in some training.
What is macro cycle subphase?
A whole year on a larger training scale.
FOR EXAMPLE, an athlete training to win an Olympic event will have a four (4) year macrocycle in order to qualify for and then peak during the Olympics
What is a meso cycle?
Generally 8 weeks of training that make up the pre, in and off season.
FOR EXAMPLE, one mesocycle may be 4 weeks of general pre-season training
What is a micro cycle?
7 days of training.
Works as a building block to create the yearlong training program using periodisation (usually include fitness tests)
What is peaking?
PEAKING is being in the absolute best condition, physically, emotionally and mentally at a specific time for an event or race
What is tapering?
TAPERING is a gradual reduction in an athlete’s workout demands in order to allow the body to recover from the stress.
What are sport specific subphases?
Refers to what needs to be focused on during the subphases of competition for the specific sport. Such as: components of fitness and skill tactics.
HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Climatic conditions:
Avoid extreme of temperature.
For example, you wouldn’t go for a 20km run in hot weather, instead, you would change your run to a treadmill at the gym, as the gym has air conditioning.