Option 3: Improving Performance Flashcards
1
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Strength training
A
- Resistance training (elastic, hydraulic)
- Weight training (plates, dumbbells)
- Isometric training
2
Q
Aerobic training
A
- Long Interval
- Fartlek
- Continuous/uniform
3
Q
Anaerobic training (power and speed)
A
- Short interval
- Developing power through resistance/weight training
- Plyometrics
4
Q
Flexibility training
A
- Static
- Dynamic
- Ballistic
- PNF
5
Q
Skill training
A
- Drills practice
- Modified and small-sided games
- Games for specific outcomes eg. decision making, tactical awareness
6
Q
Initial planning considerations
A
- Performance and fitness needs (team and individual)
- Schedule of events/competition
- Climate and season
7
Q
Planning of a training year (periodisation)
A
- Phases of competition (pre-season, in-season, off-season)
- Tapering
- Peaking
- Subphases (micro/macro-cycles)
- Sport-specific subphases (fitness/skill components)
8
Q
Elements to be considered when designing a training session
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- Health and safety considerations
- Overview of the session (goal-specific)
- Warm-up and cool down
- Skill instruction and practice
- Conditioning
- Evaluation
9
Q
Planning to avoid overtraining
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- Intensity and volume of training
- Physiological considerations e.g. lethargy, injury
- Psychological considerations e.g. loss of motivation
10
Q
Use of drugs
A
- Dangers of performance enhancing drugs
- For strength (anabolic steroids, human growth hormone)
- For aerobic performance (EPO,
- To mask other drugs (diuretics, alcohol)
- Benefits and limitations of drug testing
11
Q
Use of technology
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- Training innovation e.g lactate threshold testing, biomechanical analysis
- Equipment advances e.g swimsuits, golf-ball
