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PAPER 1 - Preparation and Training Methods Flashcards

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What is PERIODISATION ?

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ORGANISED DIVISION of training into blocks, w/GOALS + TIME-FRAMES

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What is a MACRO-CYCLE ?

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a LONG-TERM training plan, typically over 1 YEAR, to achieve a long-term goal

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What is a MESO-CYCLE ?

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a MID-TERM training plan, typically SIX WEEKS, to achieve a mid-term goal

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What is a MICRO-CYCLE ?

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ST training plan, typically ONE WEEK, to achieve a ST goal

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What is TAPERING ?

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MAINTAINING INTENSITY but DECREASING the vol. by a 1/3 in prep for comp.

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What happens in PREPARATORY PHASE 1 ?

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  • off-season
  • aerobic + mobility training
  • S & C
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What happens in the PREPARATORY PHASE 2 ?

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  • pre-season
  • sport-specific fitness
  • vol. reduced, intensity increased
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What happens in the COMPETITIVE PHASE 3 ?

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  • during season
  • load reduces
  • strategies, tactics + gameplay
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What happens in the COMPETITIVE PHASE 4 ?

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  • 2-3 weeks before
  • tapering
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What happens in the TRANSITION PHASE ?

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  • low-intensity aerobic work/active rest
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What is AEROBIC CAPACITY ?

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ability to INSPIRE, TRANSPORT and UTILISE O2 to perform SUSTAINED periods of aerobic activity

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What is VO2 MAX ?

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MAXIMAL VOL. of O2 inspired, transported and utilised PER MINUTE

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What is VO2 max measured in ?

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millilitres per kilogram per minute (ml/kg/min)

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Typical resting values for VO2 max

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  • U - 40-50ml/kg/min
  • T - 90 ml/kg/min
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What are the 4 factors that affect VO2 max ?

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  • physiological make-up
  • age
  • gender
  • training
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How does PHYSIOLOGICAL MAKE-UP affect VO2 max ?

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  • Better O2 transport + utility
  • More RBCs, capillaries + SO Fibres
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How does AGE affect VO2 max ?

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  • declines by 1% /year after 20
  • lower elasticity in heart / blood vessels /lung tissue
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How does GENDER affect VO2 max ?

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  • males>females
  • lower lung vol. + hb levels
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How does TRAINING affect VO2 max ?

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  • aerobic training increases VO2 by up to 20%
  • causes LT adaptations to lungs heart + blood

Higher

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What is CAPILLARISATION ?

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FORMATION + DEVELOPMENT of capillaries to a body part, INCREASED through AEROBIC TRAINING

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What are the 4 tests for AEROBIC CAPACITY ?

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  • direct gas analysis
  • cooper run
  • QCS test
  • MSF test
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What is the DIRECT GAS ANALYSIS ?

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  • Expired air captured
  • Results graphed
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What are the ADVANTAGES of direct gas analysis ?

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  • accurate + reliable
  • done w/different exercises
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What are the DISADVANTAGES of direct gas analysis ?

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  • not suitable for elderly
  • specialist equipment
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What is the COOPER Test?

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  • Run as far as possible in 12 mins
  • Calculations used
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What are the ADVANTAGES of the cooper 12-minute run ?

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  • good for large groups
  • simple + cheap
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What are the DISADVANTAGES of the cooper run ?

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  • only a prediction
  • not sport specific
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What is the QUEEN’S COLLEGE STEP TEST ?

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  • Stepping on + off box for 3 mins
  • HR recovery predicts results
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What are the ADVANTAGES of the QCS Test

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  • simple + cheap
  • HR easily monitored
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What are the DISADVANTAGES of the queen’s college step test ?

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  • shorter subjects might be at disadvantage
  • not sport specific
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What is the MSF TEST ?

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  • 20m progressive shuttle run
  • standardised table results
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What are the ADVANTAGES of the MSF test ?

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  • good for large groups
  • simple + cheap
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What are the DISADVANTAGES of the MSF test ?

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  • not suitable for elderly
  • not sport specific
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What is the equation for KARVONEN’S PRINCIPLE ?

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training HR = resting HR + %(HRmax - resting HR)

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What is the INTENSITY of continuous training ?

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60 - 80% of HRmax

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What is the DURATION of continuous training ?

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20 - 80 mins

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What is the INTENSITY of HIIT ? (work intervals)

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80 - 95% of HRmax

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What is the DURATION of HIIT ? (work intervals)

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5 secs - 8 mins

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What is the INTENSITY of recovery for HIIT ?

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40 - 50% of HRmax

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What is the DURATION of recovery for HIIT?

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  • 1:1 work to relief
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Respiratory Adaptations of Aerobic Training

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  • stronger respiratory muscles
  • increased SA of alveoli
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CV adaptations of Aerobic Training

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  • increased RBC + HB count
  • capillarisation of alveoli + SO fibres
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Musculo-Skeletal Adaptations of Aerobic Training

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  • SO hyperplasia
  • More Aerobic FOG muscle fibres
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Metabolic adaptations of aerobic training

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  • increased mitochondria
  • decreased fat mass
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What is STATIC STRENGTH ?

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force applied against a resistance without movement

isometric

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Give an example of static strength

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  • handstand, gymnastics
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What is DYNAMIC STRENGTH ?

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  • force applied against a resistance w/movement

Power Output

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Give an example of dynamic strength ?

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triple jump

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What is MAXIMUM STRENGTH ?

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  • Ability to produce maximal force in a single muscular contraction
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50
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Give an example of maximum strength

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Olympic weightlifter performing deadlift

1RM

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What is EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH ?

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  • Ability to produce maximal force in a series of rapid muscular contractions
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Give an example of explosive strength

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sprinting on a fastbreak

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What is STRENGTH ENDURANCE ?

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Ability to sustain repeated muscular contractions over a period of time

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54
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Give an example of explosive strength

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swimming

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What are the 4 AFFECTING FACTORS of strength ?

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  • cross-section area
  • fibre type
  • gender
  • age
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How does the CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA affect strength ?

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  • greater cross section = greater strength
  • max of 16-30N/cm
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How does FIBRE TYPE affect strength ?

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  • Higher % of FO + FOG = strength
  • Fast twitch fibres contract w/greater force
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What is the tests for max strength ?

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  • 1RM + Hand Grip Dynamometer
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What are the STRENGTHS of the 1RM test ?

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  • direct measurement
  • most muscle groups can be tested
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What are the WEAKNESSES of the one rep max test ?

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  • trail + error = fatigue
  • potential for injury
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What are the STRENGTHS of the hand grip dynamometer ?

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  • simple objective measure
  • highly reliable
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What are the WEAKNESSES of the grip strength dynamometer ?

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  • only asseses forearm
  • not sport-specific
63
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What is the test for strength endurance ?

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UK Abdominal Curl Test

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What are the STRENGTHS of the sit-up test ?

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  • large groups
  • isolates ab muscles
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What are the WEAKNESSES of the uk abdominal test ?

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  • good technique needed
  • not sport-specific
66
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What is the test for explosive strength ?

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vertical jump test - compared to standardised tables

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What are the STRENGTHS of the vertical jump test ?

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  • minimal equipment
  • self testing
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What are the WEAKNESSES of the vertical jump test ?

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  • doesn’t isolate one muscle group
  • only estimates strength in legs
69
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What are the PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING ?

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Specificity
Progression
Overload
Variance
Moderation
Reversibility

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What is SPECIFICITY ?

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  • training should be geared towards demands of activity
71
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What is PROGRESSION ?

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  • gradually increasing training over time to ensure body adapts to stresses + loads
72
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What is OVERLOAD ?

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  • making body work harder than normal using FITT
73
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What are the four components of overload ?

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Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

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What is VARIANCE ?

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  • variety of exercises to prevent boredom
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What is MODERATION ?

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  • training should be intense for adaptations without causing overuse
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What is REVERSIBILITY ?

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maintaining training to prevent deterioration in off-season

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What are the types of training for STRENGTH ?

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  • weight training
  • multi-gym
  • plyometric training
  • circuit + interval training
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What is WEIGHT TRAINING ?

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  • high resistance, low reps
  • maximum strength
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What are the ADVANTAGES of weight training ?

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  • maintains posture + alignment
  • can be adjusted for sport + strength type
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What is MULTI-GYM TRAINING ?

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  • multiple components + wide range of exercises
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What are the ADVANTAGES of multi-gym ?

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  • can be specific to muscle group
  • total body workout
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What are the DISADVANTAGES of multi-gym/weight training ?

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  • generic exercises
  • potentially dangerous without spotter
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What is PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ?

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  • explosive exercises
  • eccentric contraction before concentric
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What are the ADVANTAGES of plyometric training ?

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  • significant increase in explosive strength
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What are the DISADVANTAGES of plyometric training ?

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  • high risk of injury
  • experienced performers only
86
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What is CIRCUIT TRAINING ?

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  • set number of exercise stations
  • strength endurance
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What are the ADVANTAGES of circuit training ?

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  • very sport specific
  • done in large numbers
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STRENGTH : NEURAL ADAPTATIONS

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  • increased FG + FOG fibres
  • decreased inhibition of strength reflex
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STRENGTH : MUSCLE ADAPTATIONS

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  • muscle hypertrophy
  • muscle hyperplasia
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STREGTH : METABOLIC ADAPTATIONS

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  • increased enzyme activity
  • increased buffering capacity
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What is MUSCLE HYPERPLASIA ?

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increased number of muscle fibres

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What are the types of FLEXIBILITY ?

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  • static flexibility
  • dynamic flexibility
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What is STATIC FLEXIBILITY ?

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  • RoM at joint without reference to speed of movement
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What is STATIC ACTIVE FLEXIBILITY ?

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  • voluntary contraction to move joint just beyond RoM
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What is STATIC PASSIVE FLEXIBILITY ?

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  • w/assistance
  • aid joint beyond point of resistance
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What is DYNAMIC FLEXIBILITY ?

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  • RoM at joint with reference to speed of movement
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4 Factors affecting flexibility

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  • joint type
  • length / elasticity of connective tissue
  • gender
  • age
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How does JOINT TYPE affect flexibility ?

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  • size / shape of articulating bones affect RoM
  • ball + socket>RoM than hinge
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How does LENGTH / ELASTICITY OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE affect flexibility ?

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  • greater L + E = greater RoM
  • greater distance before stretch reflex is initiated
100
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How does GENDER affect flexibility ?

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  • females > males
  • high oestrogen = greater length / elasticity
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How does AGE affect flexibility ?

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  • greater in childhood
  • loss of elasticity in connective tissue
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2 methods for testing flexibility ?

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  • goniometry
  • sit and reach
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What is GONIOMETRY ?

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  • 360 degree protractor
  • difference of starting angle + full RoM calculated
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What are the ADVANTAGES of goniometry ?

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  • objective
  • measures any joint
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What are the DISADVANTAGES of goniometry?

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  • difficult to locate axis of rotation
  • training required for accurate measure
106
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What is the SIT AND REACH TEST ?

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  • Test box placed against wall
  • straight legs at full stretch
107
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What are the ADVANTAGES of the sit and reach test ?

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  • easy
  • standardised data scores
108
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What are the DISADVANTAGES of the sit and reach test ?

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  • only measures lower back + hamstring flexibility
  • not joint specific
109
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What are the types of stretching for flexibility ?

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  • static stretching
  • isometric stretching
  • proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
  • ballistic stretching
  • dynamic stretching
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What is STATIC ACTIVE STRETCHING ?

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  • moving joint fully into stretched position without assistance for 10-30s
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What is STATIC PASSIVE STRETCHING ?

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  • partner/apparatus aids stretch
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What is ISOMETRIC STRETCHING ?

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  • overcomes stretch reflex creating greater stretch
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What is PNF ?

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  • delaying stretch reflex to lengthen muscle spindles
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What is BALLISTIC STRETCHING ?

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  • Using momentum to force joint through extreme RoM
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What is DYNAMIC STRETCHING ?

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  • Taking joint through full RoM w/control over entry + exit stretch
116
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What diseases are linked with the cardiovascular system ?

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  • atherosclerosis
  • coronary heart disease
  • heart attack
  • stroke
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What is ATHEROSCLEROSIS ?

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-fatty deposit builds up on arterial wall
- causing high BP

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What is CORONARY HEART DISEASE ?

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  • reduction in blood flow + O2 to cardiac muscle
  • leading to angina or heart attack
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How is a HEART ATTACK caused ?

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  • blockage/clots in c.artery cut off O2 supply to cardiac muscle
  • causes dead cells/permanent damage
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What is an ISCHAEMIC STROKE ?

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  • blockage in CEREBRAL ARTERY
  • cuts off O2 supply to brain
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What is a HAEMORRHAGIC STROKE ?

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  • bursted blood vessel in brain
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What is Asthma

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  • Constricted Bronchial airways + inflammed mucus membranes
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3 characteristics of a training programme

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  • Evaluation Test
  • Warm-up
  • Cool-down
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3 aims of periodisation

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  • Peak physiological performance
  • Avoiding injury + burnout
  • Realistic goals
125
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Define Adaptation

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Physiological response to training

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Equation for HR Max

127
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Intensity + Duration of Continuous Training

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  • Non-stop, no recovery
128
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Practical Example for Continuous Training

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Endurance athletes - Swimmers

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Practical Example for HIIT Training

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Cyclists - Can be modified for most athletes

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Effects of Aerobic Capacity on Respiratory System

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  • Reduced onset of fatigue
  • Alleviates Asthma symptoms
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Effects of Aerobic Capacity on CV System

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  • Decreased BP
  • Delayed OBLA
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Effects of Aerobic Capacity on Musculo-Skeletal System

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  • Increased joint stability
  • Decreased injury risk
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Effects of aerobic training on metabolic function

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  • Improved body composition
  • Better energy expenditure
134
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Power Output

Measurement?

A

Amount of work performed /unit of time

Watts

135
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How does gender affect strength?

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  • Males > females
  • Higher muscle mass + CS Area due to testosterone
136
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How does age affect strength?

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  • M - 18-30
  • F - 16-25
  • Decreases w/age
  • Reduction in muscle mass
137
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2 adaptations of flexibility

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  • Increased resting length
  • Increased elasticity
138
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2 effects of flexibility

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  • Increased RoM about a joint
  • Increased stretch of antagonist
139
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2 types of stretching used to develop flexibility

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  • maintenance stretching maintains RoM
  • developmental stretching improves RoM
140
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What is muscle hypertrophy?

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  • Increase in muscle cell size
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Stage 1 of PNF - Static

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  • Move joint past point of resistance
142
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Stage 2 of PNF - Contract

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  • Agonist isometrically contracts against partner for 6-10s
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Stage 3 of PNF - Relax

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  • muscles relax + limb can move further
144
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Effects of training on CV Disease

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  • Cardiac hypertrophy
  • Coronary circulation
145
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Effects of training on respiratory disease

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  • Increase airflow
  • Increase SA of alveoli to max. GE
146
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What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? (COPD)

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  • Inflammed + Narrowed airways
  • Causes reduced quality of life + exercise inability
147
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2 types of respiratory disease

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  • Asthma
  • COPD

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