IP

Question 1

Strength training

Answer 1

Resistance training (elastic, hydraulic)

Weight training (plates, dumbbells)

Isometric training

Question 2

Aerobic training

Answer 2

Continuous/uniform

Fartlek

Long interval

Question 3

Anaerobic training (power and speed)

Answer 3

Developing power through resistance/weight training

Plyometrics

Short interval

Question 4

Flexibility training

Answer 4

Static

Dynamic

Ballistic

Question 5

Skill training

Answer 5

Drills practice

Modified and small-sided games

Games for specific outcomes (decision-making, tactical awareness)

Question 6

Initial planning considerations

Answer 6

Performance and fitness needs (individual, team)

Schedule of events/competitions

Climate and season

Question 7

Planning a training year (periodisation)

Answer 7

Phases of competition (pre-season, in-season and off-season phases)

Subphases (macro and microcycles)

Peaking

Tapering

Sport-specific subphases (fitness components, skill requirements)

Question 8

Elements to be considered when designing a training session

Answer 8

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 9

Planning to avoid overtraining

Answer 9

Amount and intensity of training

Physiological considerations (lethargy, injury)

Psychological considerations (loss of motivation)

Question 10

Use of drugs

Answer 10

The dangers of performance-enhancing drug use (physical effects, loss of reputation, sponsorship, income)

For strength (human growth hormone, anabolic steroids)

For aerobic performance (EPO)

To mask other drugs (diuretics, alcohol)

Benefits and limitations of drug testing?

Question 11

Use of technology

Answer 11

Training innovation (lactate threshold testing, biomechanical analysis)

Equipment advances (swimsuits, golf ball)