Short Answer

Question 1

Explain with examples of technology has improved performance in sport

Answer 1

• advancements in clothing, fabrics, equipment, machinery, safety, and nanotechnology.
• lighter more functional clothing.
• more aerodynamic fabrics for season changes.
• nanotechnology aids in making equipment lighter, stronger, safer, and more durable.
• Trackers in helmets are helping to notice head injuries.

Question 2

3 components to the female triad?

Answer 2

• low energy levels, menstrual irregularities, low bone mass.
• female athlete not intaking the appropriate amount of calories to function properly leads to low energy.
• without food, bone mass decreases as not enough nutrients are being taken in.
• menstrual irregularities occur due to it having enough calories and exercising too much for body to handle.

Question 3

What is the BMI test? List a pro and a con

Answer 3

• shows your body mass index by a ratio between ones weight in kg and height in m.
• pro: giving you information needed for making any potential lifestyle changes.
• con: doesn’t take into account lean body mass or the weight of muscle, therefore not always an accurate source.

Question 4

3 ergogenic aids you would expect a strength athlete to use

Answer 4

• creatine, carnitine, protein powder.
• creatine gives a boost of ATP production help with explosive reps of effort.
• carnitine help “burn fat” and lower lactate levels.
• protein powder help “build” muscle but after taking 2g/kg of body weight it would be burnt as fuel.