Physical Training Flashcards
what are the four stages of a warm up?
- Pulse Raising
- increases blood flow and speeds up oxygen delivery to working muscles - Stretching and Joint Mobilisation
- stretching and moving joints that will be used reduces the risk of injury - Sport-Specific Drills
- practice skills/techniques used in training or competition improves performance - Psychological Warm Up
- mental preparation
what are the three stages of a cool down?
- Pulse Lowering
- returning heart rate and breathing rate back to normal - Active Stretching
- hold for 10 to 30 seconds - Developmental Stretching
- active/passive, 30 to 60 seconds
the six rules for preventing injury:
- make sure training is designed using the principles of training to avoid overuse
- make sure you understand and follow all the rules
- make sure appropriate clothing is used
- check equipment to ensure it is in good condition
- check facilities to ensure there are no hazards
- always warm up and cool down properly
what acronym is used to remember the performance enhancing drugs?
BANDS PGB
what does BANDS PGB stand for?
Beta Blockers
Anabolic Steroids
Narcotic analgesics
Diuretics
Stimulants
Peptide Hormones
Growth Hormones
Blood Doping
what are beta blockers? (2)
- block the effects of adrenaline
- reduce heart rate
where would beta blockers be an advantage? (4)
darts, archery, gymnastics, diving etc
what are anabolic steroids? (2)
- man-made copy of testosterone
- stimulates muscle growth
where would anabolic steroids be an advantage? (2)
weight-lifting, sprinting
what are narcotic analgesics?
- relieve pain temporarily
- act on the brain and spinal cord to dampen the effect of painful stimuli
where would narcotic analgesics be an advantage? (4)
boxing, football, sprinting, swimming
what are diuretics?
- increase the rate of urination
- increase the amount of fluid the body loses
where would diuretics be an advantage? (2)
boxing, horse racing
what are stimulants? (1)
- act on the central nervous system
where would stimulants be an advantage? (5)
rugby, ice hockey, boxing
long distance cycling, baseball
what are peptide hormones
- EPO can be artificially manufactured and injected into the body
where would peptide hormones be an advantage?
- rugby, distance cycling/running
what are growth hormones?
- stimulate the growth of muscle, cartilage and bone
where would growth hormones be an advantage? (2)
- weight-lifting, sprinting
what is blood doping?
- the removal and storage of blood
- body will replace the blood over 4-5 weeks
- blood is injected back into the blood stream prior to an event
what are the seven methods of training?
Continuous
Interval
Fartlek
Plyometric
Weight
Circuit
Resistance
what is continuous training?
- a rhythmic exercise
- low to moderate intensity
- no breaks
- minimum 20 minutes; maximum 2 hours
- 60-80% of MHR in your aerobic training zone
what does continuous training train?
cardiovascular endurance