Strategies to record and monitor training data

Question 1

What are the three categories that need to be recorded and monitored for training

Answer 1

• Physiological data
• Psychological data
• Sociological data

Question 2

Why should training be monitores and recorded?

Answer 2

• Measure progress
• Check if overtraining is occurring
• Help make informed decisions in regards to program
• Evaluate and adjust training program when necessary
• Could provide motivation for some athletes

Question 3

Why are psychological and sociological data recorded?

Answer 3

To provide context for physiological data
(Eg: Physiological training records were poor on Wednesday due to poor mood affecting motivation levels)

Question 4

What are the two methods for recording and monitoring training data?

Answer 4

1. Training logs
2. Mobile apps (and wearable devices)

Question 5

Give some benefits and negatives of a training log

Answer 5

• • :Can be personalised for each athlete
• • :Ample room for recording all 3 aspects
• • :Not time efficient
• • :Not as portable and accessible

Question 6

Give some benefits and negatives of mobile apps

Answer 6

• • :Very good for recording accurate physiological data
• • :Portable and accessible
• • :Some apps may not have features to measure psychological and sociological data

Question 7

List some physiological data that can be monitored

Answer 7

• Heart Rate
• Distance covered
• Number of repetitions
• Duration/Time
• Weight/Intensity

Question 8

List some psychological data that can be recorded and monitored

Answer 8

• Mood
• Motivation
• Confidence
• Attitude
• Stress/anxiety

Question 9

List some sociological data that can be recorded and monitored

Answer 9

• Family
• Peers
• Community (weather)
• Socio economic status
• Gender
• Cultural beliefs
• Traditions

Same as sociocultural factors