Improving Performance Syllabus Flashcards
1
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Aerobic training
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- continuous/uniform
- fartlek
- long interval
2
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Flexibility training
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- static
- dynamic
- ballistic
3
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Initial planning considerations (PSC)
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- performance and fitness needs (individual, team)
- schedule of events/competitions
- climate and season
4
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Planning a training year (periodisation) (PSPTS)
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- phases of competition (pre-season, in-season and off-season phases)
- subphases (macro and microcycles)
- peaking
- tapering
- sport-specific subphases (fitness components, skill requirements)
5
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Elements to be considered when designing a training session (HPWSCE)
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- health and safety considerations
- providing an overview of the session to athletes (goal-specific)
- warm up and cool down
- skill instruction and practice
- conditioning
- evaluation
6
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Planning to avoid overtraining
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- amount and intensity of training
- physiological considerations, eg lethargy, injury
- psychological considerations, eg loss of motivation
7
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Use of drugs (DSMB)
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- dangers of performance enhancing drug use, eg physical effects, loss of reputation, sponsorship and income
- strength (human growth hormone, anabolic steroids)
- mask other drugs (diuretics, alcohol)
- benefits and limitations of drug testing
8
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Use of technology
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- training innovation, eg lactate threshold testing, biomechanical analysis
- equipment advances, eg swimsuits, golf ball
