Improving performance syllabus - PD/H/PE

Question 1

Strength Training - How do athletes train for improved performance

Answer 1

• Resistance training, eg elastic, hydraulic
• Weight training, eg plates, dumbbells
• Isometric training

Question 2

Aerobic Training

Answer 2

• continuous/ uniform
• fartlek
• long interval

Question 3

what are the planning considerations for improving performance: initial planning considerations

Answer 3

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

Question 4

planning a year (periodisation)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Elements to be considered when designing a training session

Answer 5

• 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

Question 6

Planning to avoid overtraining

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Ethical issues relating to performance: use of drugs

Answer 7

• the dangers of performance enhancing drug use, eg physical effects, loss of reputation, sponsorship and income
• for strength (human growth hormone, anabolic steroids)
• for aerobic performance (EPO)
• to mask other drugs (diuretics, alcohol)