Scenario 2016 Flashcards
How can Lucy / John adopt different roles in sport?
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
How could the effects of age affect Lucy and John?
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
How may gender / culture affect Lucy?
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
Describe Lucy’s likely body type and how it is suited / helps her.
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
How can different environmental factors fact Lucy’s performance?
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
How can Lucy and John minimise risks of injury?
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
What factors may restrict Lucy’s training and activity levels and needs?
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
Describe how the demand of performance fatigue could negatively affect Lucy.
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
Describe how stress and anxiety would negatively affect Lucy.
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
Describe how the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems relate to Lucy.
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
Describe Lucy’s bloods role when she performs anaerobic respiration in a sprint.
- transport glucose to working muscles
- remove waste products, e.g. Lactic acid
- regulate body temp
Describe leisure and recreation for Lucy.
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
Describe Lucy’s health (physically, mentally and socially) and her fitness.
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
What short term effects will Lucy experience after running?
Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure Increased blood flow Increased body temperature Increased sweat production
What components of fitness will Lucy need the most in her events?
Cardiovascular endurance / stamina Muscular endurance Speed Coordination Reaction time