Syllabus - Improving Performance Flashcards
Strength training
Resistance training (elastic, hydraulic)
Weight training (plates, free weights)
Isometric training
CQ 1
How do athletes train for improved performance ?
Aerobic training
Continuous/uniform
Fartlek
Long interval
Anaerobic training
Developing power through resistance/weight training
Plyometrics
Short interval
Flexibility training
Static
Dynamic
Ballistic
Skill training
Drills practice
Modified and small sided games
Games for specific outcomes (decision making, tactical awareness)
CQ 2
What are the planning consideration for improving performance ?
Initial planning considerations
Performance and fitness needs (individual, team)
Schedule of events/competitions
Climate and season
Planning a training year
Phases of competition (pre season, in season and off season)
Sub-phases (macro and microcycle)
Peaking
Tapering
Sport specific sub-phases(fitness components, skill requirements)
Elements to be considered when designing a training session
Health and safety considerations Providing an overview of the session to athletes (goal specific) Warm up and cool down Skill instruction and practice Conditioning Evaluation
Planning to avoid over training
Amount and intensity of training Physiological considerations (lethargy, injury) Psychological considerations (loss of motivation)
CQ 3
What ethical issues are related to improving performance ?
Use of drugs
Danger of performance enhancing drug use (physical effects, loss of reputation, sponsorship, income) For strength (human growth hormone) For aerobic performance (EPO) To mask other drugs (diuretics, alcohol) Benefits and limitations of drug testing
Use of technology
Training innovation (lactate threshold testing, bio mechanical analysis) Equipment advances (swimsuits, golf ball)
