Practical 1 - Introduction

Question 1

S&C definition

Answer 1

The physical & physiological development of athletes for elite sport performance

Question 2

S&C Coach role

Answer 2

Bridge the gap between the theory of training and applied training helping athletes improve and remain injury free

Question 3

How is performance analysis prior to a S&C programme being planned? (3)

Answer 3

Movement Analysis - eg ROM, muscle action

Physiological analysis - strength, power, endurance

Injury analysis - common injury risk

Question 4

What 2 things make up a athlete profile?

Answer 4

Training status - injury’s & technique level

Training background - training age & recent training history

Question 5

Why is good posture definition & why is it so important?

Answer 5

A state of muscular & skeletal balance which protects the supporting structures of the body from injury or progressive deformity

Question 6

What are key common postural defects

Answer 6

Scoliosis

Pigeon toe/duck feet

rounded shoulders

should height discrepancy

Question 7

What are often causes of these common postural defects

Answer 7

Bone, ligament, muscle injury

Sport/stress related activity

nerve compression/stretching

Question 8

What is adaptive muscle shortening/lengthening

Answer 8

When muscles rest in short/long position when body is out of alignment for extended periods eg in sport - causes muscle tightness or looseness