Physiology of Team Sports

Question 1

Define tactical periodisation, and what is its key message.

Answer 1

• Training should never separate tactical, technical, physical and mental elements of preparation.
• Physical preparation should never be trained independently.

Question 2

What are layman’s terms for energy systems? And what’s should be the most important?

Answer 2

3. Explosive
4. High-intensity
5. Endurance

Question 3

How should an S&C coach improve performance?

Answer 3

• Maximal capacity
• Repeat performance
• Under fatigue

Question 4

Which factors affect team performance physiologically? And how do we attain them?

Answer 4

Central

• Q
• Hormone sensitivity
• Fuel transport

Peripheral

• Mitochondria
• Capillary density
• Enzyme capacity
• Glycogen storage

Long steady distance

Question 5

When training an athlete, what should we prioritise?

Answer 5

1. Endurance
2. Strength
3. RFD