Training Methods

Question 1

Health related fitness components

Answer 1

Aerobic capacity 
Anaerobic capacity 
Muscular strength 
Muscular endurance 
Flexibility 
Body composition

Question 2

Skill related fitness components

Answer 2

Muscular power 
Speed 
Agility 
Coordination 
Balance 
Reaction time

Question 3

How can we gather data?

Answer 3

Heart rate monitors 
Gps 
Video (Eye in the sky) 
Observation 
Observation and statistics

Question 4

Why would we conduct a fitness test

Answer 4

Determine strengths and weaknesses 
Establish a baseline 
Determine team positions 
Improve motivation 
Predict the potential of future performers

Question 5

What needs to happen before testing occurs?

Answer 5

Informed consent

Medical questionnaire

Question 6

How do we test power ?

Answer 6

Vertical jump test

Basketball throw

Question 7

3 types of periodisation

Answer 7

Macro cycle - 12 months
Mesocycle - 3,6 weeks
Microcycle - 5,10 days

Question 8

What is the difference between peaking and tapering

Answer 8

Peaking is bringing the body to an optimal level whereas tapering is the method used to bring the body to an optimal level by lowering the work load by about 50%

Question 9

Types of circuit training

Answer 9

Fixed time
Fixed load
Individual

Question 10

2 important factors in regards to speed

Answer 10

Stride length

Stride frequency

Question 11

Types of stretching

Answer 11

Static
Dynamic
Ballistic
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

Question 12

Static stretching

Answer 12

When a person stretches to a position and holds it for a prolonged period of time

Question 13

Dynamic stretching

Answer 13

Moving a joint through its full range of motion in a controlled movement

Question 14

Ballistic stretching

Answer 14

Similar to dynamic stretching but with a greater force so less controlled movement

Question 15

Aerobic capacity

Answer 15

The total amount of work done by the aerobic energy systems

Question 16

Anaerobic capacity

Answer 16

Total amount of work done by the anaerobic energy systems

Question 17

Muscular strength

Answer 17

The maximal force that can be generated by a muscle or muscle group in one maximal effort

Question 18

Muscular endurance

Answer 18

The ability of the muscle or muscle group to perform repeated contractions for an extended period of time

Question 19

Flexibility

Answer 19

The capacity of a joint to move through its full range of motion, and reflects the ability of the muscles and connective tissue to stretch

Question 20

Muscular power

Answer 20

The ability to exert a force rapidly, over a short period of time

Question 21

Speed

Answer 21

How fast you can move your body or body part from one point to another

Question 22

Agility

Answer 22

The ability to change direction rapidly and accurately

Question 23

Coordination

Answer 23

The ability to use the body’s senses to execute motor skills smoothly and accurately

Question 24

Balance

Answer 24

Maintaining equilibrium while stationary or moving

Question 25

Reaction time

Answer 25

The time from the presentation of a stimulus to the onset of a response

Question 26

Validity

Answer 26

The degree to which a test measures what it aims to

Question 27

Reliability

Answer 27

The ability of a test to produce consistent, reliable results