Physiology and Anataomy (Training)

Question 1

Quantitative Data

Answer 1

Factual information and numerical information. (eg. cooper run)

Question 2

Qualitative Data

Answer 2

Subjective information such as your feelings, opinion and emotion.

Question 3

Validity and Reliability of Training

Answer 3

Validity: The test must be related to the skill tested
Reliability: Repeated tests lead to similar results.

Question 4

Physiological Effects of a Warm Up

Answer 4

• Reduced chance of injury as increased elasticity of muscles
• Releases adrenaline
• Muscle temperature increases, so oxygen disassociates quicker from haemoglobin
• Increased speed of nerve impulses
• Allows rehearsal of movement physically and mentally

Question 5

Physiological Effects of a Cool Down

Answer 5

• Keeps heart rate elevated and blood flow high which allows oxygen to be flushed through the muscles
• Removes remaining lactic acid
• Prevents venous pooling
• Limits DOMS

Question 6

Principles of Training

Answer 6

Specificity 
Progressive
Overload
Reversibility 
Recovery

Question 7

Principle of Overload

Answer 7

Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

Question 8

Macrocycle

Answer 8

The large period which involves a long-term performance goal.

1) Preparation Period: General Conditioning
2) Competition Period: Refine skills and techniques whilst maintaining fitness
3) Transition Period: Rest and recovery to recharge and become injury free

Question 9

Mesocycle

Answer 9

4 to 12 week period of training with a focus which is a component of fitness

Question 10

Microcycle

Answer 10

Period of time repeated throughout the mesocycle.

Question 11

Continuous Training

Answer 11

Training method where the athlete works with no stops. Improves cardio endurance and overall stamina.

Question 12

Farrell Training

Answer 12

A training method that blends continuous training with interval training. It is high intensity and it works both aerobically and anaerobically.

Question 13

Interval Training

Answer 13

Type of training that involves a series of high intensity workouts. Increases endurance, increased efficiency of the body and weight loss.

Question 14

Weight Training

Answer 14

Type of strength training involving dumbbells and barbells to grow muscle size and strength.

Question 15

Circuit Training

Answer 15

Workouts where people will go around circuits and do exercises at each station.