Option A.1

Question 1

What is undertraining

Answer 1

Not providing the body enough stimulation for performance to improve by training too infrequently, or at too low an intensity.

Question 1

What is over reaching

Answer 1

Transient (lasting for a short time) overtraining.

Question 2

What is training

Answer 2

Performing exercise in an organized manner on a regular basis with a specific goal in mind.

Question 3

What is overtraining

Answer 3

When an athlete attempts to do more training than they are able to physically and/or mentally tolerate.

Question 4

What is periodization

Answer 4

Periodisation is dividing your year into sections where specific training occurs.

Question 5

What are the different parts of periodization

Answer 5

Transition (post-season)
Preparation (pre-season)
Competition Phase

Question 6

Discuss how periodization should be organized to optimize performance and avoid overtraining and injury

Answer 6

In the preperation phase:
-Aims to prepare the athlete both physically and psychologically.
-Generally starts with a lot of fitness and conditioning work in the early stages.
-Progresses to a more skill and tactical emphasis once the athlete has a good fitness level.
-Should be timed perfectly so the athlete peaks for the first game / competition.

In the competition phase:
-Training intensity reduces to stay in peak performance for games / competitions.
-Training must be monitored though, as some seasons are very long in duration.
-To help with this, coaches break this phase into sub phases known as microcycles and mesocycles

In the transition phase:
-Following a competitive season, athletes will be mentally and physically drained.
-The main aim of this phase is to allow the athlete to recover and become refreshed.
-However, they should not do nothing at all, or spend longer than 4 weeks in this stage as this would lead to detraining.
-Exercises or sports that the athlete is not used to, are encouraged.

Question 7

Describe various methods of
training.

Answer 7

Limit to:
* flexibility training
* strength and resistance training
* circuit training
* interval training
* plyometrics
* continuous training
* fartlek training/speed play
* cross-training.

Question 8

Discuss possible indicators of
overtraining.

Answer 8

resting heart rate increases ​
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chronic muscle soreness is developed​
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reduced immune function and frequent upper-respiratory tract infections (coughs and colds)​
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sleep disturbance​
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fatigue​
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decreased appetite​
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sudden and unexplained decrease in performance​
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increased oxygen consumption​

increased lactate levels at fixed workload