Preparation and Training Methods

Question 1

What is the difference between validity and reliability?

Answer 1

Validity - Test measures what it is supposed to measure
Reliability - results can be replicated with the same method

Question 2

How does a warm-up reduce the risk of injury?

Answer 2

• Increases flexibility of muscle tissue
• Releasing synovial fluid to increase elasticity of muscle tissue
• Increasing body and muscle temp

Question 3

How does a warm-up lead to an improved performance?

Answer 3

• Better oxygen delivery via vasodilation to muscles leads to increased respiration
• Better range of movement
• Practising relevant skills
• Reduces stress or anxiety

Question 4

How would you ensure specificity in training?

Answer 4

• Same energy system
• Same muscles/muscle fibre type
• Similar skills/movements
• Similar intensity
• Similar duration/time

Question 5

What is periodisation?

Answer 5

• Training sessions should change to bring about improved performance based on when competition occurs
• Involves a preparation phase, comp phase and active rest phase

Question 6

What is tapering?

Answer 6

Reducing training prior to competition

Question 7

Describe the 3 cycles periodisation can be split into

Answer 7

• Macro - long term goals (months/yrs)
• Meso - block of weekly training sessions grouped together (4-12 weeks) eg developing speed
• Micro - a number of individual training sessions (5-10 days) eg Monday is strength and conditioning, Tuesday is speed etc.

Question 8

What are the positives and negatives of interval training?

Answer 8

+ Combines high intensity and recovery
+ Also stresses aerobic system
+ HIIT is adaptable, work:rest ratio can be altered
+ HIIT is time efficient
Ddv:
- High intensity work increases the risk of injury
- Other training methods may be more suitable

Question 9

What are the positives and negatives of fartlek training?

Answer 9

+ Suits games players
+ Avoids tedium
+ Develops aerobic and anaerobic fitness
Negatives:
- Not suitable for beginners
- Increased risk of injury

Question 10

How can weight training be trained differently?

Answer 10

• Develops strength and power at 60-80% of a performers 1 rep max
• Develops muscular endurance at 50-60% of a performers one rep max