Overtraining

Question 1

overtraining

Answer 1

Occurs when an athlete has been repeatedly stressed by training to the point where the rest periods between sessions are not adequate for recovery to occur.
training no longer leads to performance improvement.

Question 2

overtraining graph

Answer 2

see onenote (ex phys diagram 1)

Question 3

overload principle

Answer 3

see onenote (ex phys diagram 2)

Question 4

signs of overtraining

Answer 4

psychological
reduced confidence
depression
loss of motivation
insomnia

physiological
raised resting heart rate
sorness
weight loss
loss of appetite

behavioural
decreased effort
performance drops
gives up
reduced coordination

Question 5

common causes of overtraining

Answer 5

Workload too high
Lack of variety in training sessions
Insufficient recovery from injury
Incorrect application of the progressive overload
Insufficient, or lack of, recovery methods lead to an imbalance between rest, training and competition

Question 6

preventing overtraining

Answer 6

Have a well-planned training programme which includes regular rest.
Look for variations in player’s behaviour, moods and performance.
Administer psychological tests
Educate players and coaches on the signs/symptoms of overtraining
Individualise training programmes
Have variety in training
Keep well hydrated
Reduce training load (volume/intensity) stop training if the athlete shows signs of overtraining
Ensure a balanced diet with high carbohydrate intake to maintain energy