Scenario 2016 Flashcards

1
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How can Lucy / John adopt different roles in sport?

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Player / Performer: currently a performer in 800m etc
Organiser: could become one to plan competitive events throughout year
Leader / Coach: John is a coach at MAC (Murton Athletics Club), he needs high level of the sport to be successful, Lucy could complete NGB coaching awards
Official: needed at athletics comps e.g. Timekeepers

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How could the effects of age affect Lucy and John?

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Lucy is developing her fitness components, but will then peak and start to decline e.g. Her stamina
Lucy will need longer recovery between training and competitions as she ages
John is probably in 50s/60s so may struggle to give clear physical demonstrations

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How may gender / culture affect Lucy?

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Gender: talk about physical differences from knowledge
Culture: her culture may affect her participation or restrict activities she can take part in as a woman e.g. Clothing

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Describe Lucy’s likely body type and how it is suited / helps her.

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Probably ecto-mesomorph
Narrow hips and shoulders
Long skinny limbs
Min fat

Suitable for long and middle distance runners, less weight to carry, longer stride length, gives advantage

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How can different environmental factors fact Lucy’s performance?

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Altitude: produce more red blood cells
Weather: training may be cancelled due to bad weather
Humidity: if hot, blood flows to skin surface, so less oxygenated blood to working muscles
Pollution: reduces oxygen levels
Terrain: may have to adapt to difficult conditions underfoot e.g. In cross country

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How can Lucy and John minimise risks of injury?

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John: complete risk assessments, e.g. Long jump pits cannot be used as closed for years, unsafe
Lucy: wear correct footwear e.g. Spikes, complete full warm up to avoid pulling muscle etc

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What factors may restrict Lucy’s training and activity levels and needs?

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Competes at higher level events due to skill, costly for parents, sponsorship hard to find at amateur level
Less funding from parents limits access to best facilities, equip, tech, coaching etc, restricting progress

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Describe how the demand of performance fatigue could negatively affect Lucy.

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May experience it during long distance running, will reduce her speed, or cause her to stop or pull out completely
Will lead to loss of concentration and coordination, reduced motivation, dehydration, poor technique, could lead to injury

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Describe how stress and anxiety would negatively affect Lucy.

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May experience stress if John, and parents place pressure on high performance
May experience stress from school exams, so less focussed on competitions
Higher level comps may mean anxiety and tension
Tension could cause muscle tightening, affecting running technique, leading to injury

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Describe how the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems relate to Lucy.

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Aerobic: required in cross country races
Both: aerobic and anaerobic will work together to provide energy in 800m, mainly aerobic but for sprint finish and good start sometimes anaerobic

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Describe Lucy’s bloods role when she performs anaerobic respiration in a sprint.

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  • transport glucose to working muscles
  • remove waste products, e.g. Lactic acid
  • regulate body temp
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12
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Describe leisure and recreation for Lucy.

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Has an active life, maintaining healthy lifestyle
Park runs may be a leisure activity, but could be part of training and not something she chooses to do
May not have much time for recreational activities with friends due to large training demands

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Describe Lucy’s health (physically, mentally and socially) and her fitness.

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Physically fit
Also able to socialise with close friends through athletics and school, sport seen as a way to meet new people with similar interests
Good enough fitness to meet demands of daily lifestyle with minimal difficulty through training three times a week and running in weekends

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What short term effects will Lucy experience after running?

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Increased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Increased blood flow
Increased body temperature
Increased sweat production
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What components of fitness will Lucy need the most in her events?

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Cardiovascular endurance / stamina
Muscular endurance
Speed
Coordination
Reaction time
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What joints in the body will running use the most and when?

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Hinge: knee to extend leg in stride
Ball and socket: hip to pull leg back and drive forward
Gliding: feet constantly moving in contact with floor
Pivot: neck to keep Lucy upright and facing forward, or to look out for other opponents

17
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What training methods could John used that would be most suited to Lucy and her events?

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Continuous
Fartlek
Circuit

18
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How can the principles of training be applied to Lucy’s training with Johns help?

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Specificity - training needs to be specific to running, focusing on muscle groups and energy systems used in her races
Progression- John need to plan to gradually increase workload to improve Lucy’s fitness levels
Overload- John could increase training by adapting FITT

19
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Describe the sets and repetitions ideal for Lucy in training.

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Higher repetitions
Lower weights

To develop muscular endurance

Opposite will develop power and strength

20
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How could warm weather training benefit Lucy?

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Training for L often cancelled due to bad weather
If money was not an object, she would benefit from training in warm weather climates in her winter
As lives in UK, bad weather is a problem
Warm weather will allow her to train without disruption, and may give psychological boosts, also would acclimatise to warm conditions, preparing for summer season

21
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Would carbohydrate loafing be of use to Lucy?

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Yes

22
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What would Lucy’s sporting success mean for her at school?

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May be asked to adopt role of coach to help other students develop.
May take on role or sports ambassador / role model / leader
May earn sporting qualifications

23
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What could Lucy’s participation in extracurricular activities through the school be influenced by?

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Facilities available
Teachers attitudes
Expertise of staff

24
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How could the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust help Lucy after her athletics career?

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Could provide professional support through range of programmes
Such as education
Business advice to help ensure she is employable after athletics career ends

25
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How could sport England help Murton Athletics Club?

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John could apply for a grant for the club to assist with recruiting coaches, developing facilities and getting more people involved in physical activity, so promotion for the club

26
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How could UK Athletics help Murton Athletics Club?

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Could help John find and attract volunteers by offering him advice, support and information on funding available

27
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If Lucy continues to be successful, how will she further benefit from this through UK Athletics?

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May be able to access funding from them to provide high experienced coaching, access to well resourced facilities, support
Also the UKA World Class Performance programme to offer funding and support to athletes with ‘podium potential’ to help them achieve medals at major international events.

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How could the Youth Sport Trust help Lucy and MAC?

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Could help Lucy progress in her sport by organising national comps for her to compete in along with training camps

Could help MAC by training future coaches and volunteers, Lucy and friends could train as coaches to work at club when they’re older

29
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How does the fact that MAC is a publicly owned local authority facility affect it?

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They experience funding issues and therefore have poor facilities
So are unable to renovate long jump pits, causing them to close

30
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What etiquette is required of Lucy in cross country and track running?

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No crossing into lanes
No blocking opponents
No littering
Follow correct route
No headphones
Move if someone says 'excuse me'
Move to side to tie shoe laces
31
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What cross curricular links could Lucy apply her sport to at school and how could this help her in sport?

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HE - balanced diet understandings
Maths- analysing statistics from her competitions and calculating averages and personal bests
Science- understanding of muscles and bones and bodily functions in running
ICT- could use technology e.g. iPad to record performance for instant feedback on technique

32
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What kind of coaching awards is John likely to have for his role in sport?

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Completed NGB courses
Coaching awards e.g. Coaching level 1
Leadership awards
Officiating awards

33
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What sports performer category does Lucy fall into and what does this mean?

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Amateur

Does not get paid, not full time job etc

34
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What kind of media coverage does athletics attract and what does this provide for Lucy?

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High media coverage
Inspiring role models at home (UK) e.g. jessica Ennis
to copy, mimic, learn from in terms of technique, inspire, motivate and overall improve

35
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How would media coverage and sponsorship benefit Lucy?

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Sponsorship:
Free clothing and equip of high quality
Financial payments and funding
Training facilities and gym membership
Access to elite coaches

Media coverage:
Attracts sponsors

36
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How has science developed to improve athletics and help Lucy?

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Equipment: specially designed running spikes
Materials: lightweight, breathable, reduced drank and air resistance
Facilities: advanced track surfaces, slip resistant, drainage

37
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How has technology developed to improve athletics and help Lucy?

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Slow motion replays: John can analyse performance
Electronic starter blocks: can indicate false starts
Starting pistol: now electronic, transmits sound of a gunshot
Chips: time and record split and overall times, instantly then displayed for spectators and performers

38
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How can the range of activities available be useful to Lucy?

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Takes part in 5K runs - opportunity to improve fitness, wellbeing and train
Participation in athletics - helps in relation to GCSE PE course for performing at max levels in speed, height, distance, strength, accuracy etc