Preparation And Training Methods Flashcards
What is qualitative data?
The use of non-scientific methods using words to obtain information. It is subjective and based off feelings, opinions and emotions. This is measured using the Borg scale which is a rating perceived exertion.
What is rating perceived exertion?
Giving an opinion about how hard you feel your body is working during exercise
What is objective data?
Objective data is based upon facts and is measurable. Does not require emotions, opinions.
- The bleep test is an objective measurement as it measures stamina.
What is subjective data?
Subjective data based upon personal opinions, assumptions
- Harvard step test is more subjective as it involves stepping up and down on a bench
What is validity?
When the test actually measures what it sets out to do
- for example the sit and reach test assesses flexibility in the lower back and hamstring therefore it may not be a valid test to check full body accessibility
What is reliability?
Means the test can be repeated accurately to increase reliability the following should be taken into account:
- the tester should be experienced
- equipment should be standardised
- sequencing of tests is important
- repetition of tests to avoid human error
What is a warm up?
A warm up helps to prepare the body for exercise and should be carried out before training. There are stages which should be carried out during the warmup - Cardiovascular stage, stretching and sport-related stage.
What is an example of the cardiovascular stage of a warm up?
Jogging - gently increases the heart rate which increases the cardiac output and breathing rate. Vascular shunting allows more blood to be pumped to the working areas which increases the amount of oxygen being delivered to the muscles.
What is the stretching phase of a warm up?
Preparing the joints and muscles which will be most active during the exercise to be used
This includes 3 types - static, passive & ballistic
What is static stretching?
Stretching while not moving and can be active or passive
What is passive stretching?
Stretching with help from an external force e.g. a partner, gravity or a wall.
What is ballistic stretching?
Stretching with swinging/ bouncing movements to push the body further
What are the physiological effects of a warm up?
- reduction of the possibility of injury due to increased elasticity of muscle tissue
- the release of adrenaline increases heart rate and dilated capillaries
- efficient movement at the joints as synovial fluid production is increased
