Preparation and training methods Flashcards
What 3 components should make up a training programme design?
Evaluation test
Warm up
Cool down
What are the principles of training?
Rules that underpin a training programme design to ensure safe and effective fitness adaptations
Name the principles of training
Specificity
Progression
Overload
Moderation
Reversibility
Variance
What is specificity?
When the training programme is gear towards demands of activity, and specific to who is doing it
What is progession?
Making the body adapt to stress. Increasing the training intensity
What is overload?
Making the body adapt by working it harder than normal.
- frequency
- intensity
- time
- type
What is moderation?
Not overloading the body too much
What is reversibility?
Fitness levels drop quickly when periods of inactivity occur
What is variance?
A variety of different training sessions to avoid repetition
What is periodisation?
Organised division of training into blocks, each with a goal and time frame
What are the aims of periodisation?
- To reach physiological peak at correct time
- To avoid injury and burn out
- To have a structured training programme to give realistic and achievable goals
What is a macro cycle?
Long term training plan, to achieve a long term goal (e.g. 1 year)
What is a meso cycle?
Mid term training plan, to achieve a mid term goal (e.g. 6 weeks)
What is a micro cycle?
Short term training plan, to achieve a short term goal (e.g. 1 week)
What is the preparatory 1 phase of training?
Off-season
General conditioning (aerobic and mobility training/strength conditioning)
What is preparatory 2 phase of training?
Pre-season
Training intensity increases
Sport specific fitness
Training volume decreases
What is competitive 3 phase of training?
During season
Training load decreases
Focus on tactics and game play
What is competitive 4 phase of training?
2-3 weeks before an event
Tapering
Maintaining intensity
Decrease in volume
What is the transition phase of training?
After season
Active rest or low intensity aerobic work
Name 4 cardiovascular diseases
Atherosclerosis
CHD
Heart attack
Stroke
What is atheroschlerosis?
A build up of fatty deposits in aterial walls which increases BP due to hypertension
What is CHD?
Reduction in blood flow and oxygen to cardia muscles due to blockage. Can lead to angina and heart attacks
What is a heart attack?
Blockage in the coronary artery cuts if oxygen supply and kills cells
What is a stoke?
A blockage in cerebral artery cutting oof blood flow to brain or vessel bursting
What are the effects of training on cardio-vascular diseases?
Decrease blood lipid
Decrease blood viscosity
Increase coronary circulation
Increase stroke volume
Prevents hardening in arterial walls
Decrease body fat
Increase blood flow
Decrease blood pressure
Name 2 respiratory diseases
Asthma
CPD
What is asthma?
Constriction of bronchial airways and inflammation which limit breathing
What is CPD?
Airways become inflamed and narrowed
What are the effects of training on respiratory diseases?
Stronger respiratory muscle strength
Increase air flow
Maintain full use of lungs
Decreased risk of infection
Decreased resting and sub-maximal breathing rate
Increased SA of alveoli (maximising gas exchange)
What is static strength?
Force is applied against a resistance without movement occurring (isometric contraction)
What is dynamic strength?
A force is applies against a resistance with movement occurring (power output)
What is maximum strength?
The ability to produce a max amount of force in a singular muscular contraction
What is explosive strength?
The ability to produce a max amount of force in one or a series of rapid muscular contractions.
What is strength endurance?
Ability to sustain repeated muscular contractions over a period of time
Name and explain the factors the affect strength
Cross sectional area of muscle = the greater it is the greater the strength
Fibre type = greater % of FG and FOG means greater strength over a short period of time
Gender = males have greater strength than females as they have high muscle mass and a greater cross sectional area due to higher testosterone levels
Age = peak strength is 16-25 in females and 18-20 in males (due to decrease elasticity and reduction in muscle mass)
What strength does the one rep max test test for?
Maximum strength
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the one rep max test?
+ve: direct measurement and most muscle groups can be tested
-ve: potential for injury
What strength does the hand grip strength dynamometer test for?
Maximum strength
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the hand grip strength dynamometer?
+ve: simple. inexpensive
-ve: not sport specific, only muscles in forearm are assessed
What strength does the abdominal curl test test for?
Strength endurance