Wk 4 - Measures of fitness and fatigue

Question 1

_____ uses a systems model approach that integrates all components of training into a single value which is then tracked over time to monitor training load

Answer 1

TRIMP

Question 2

TRIMP =

Answer 2

D (duration) x (Δ HR ratio) x e (b x Δ HR ratio)

Question 3

HRV measures …

Answer 3

the normal beat-to-beat variation in HR

Question 4

3 factors that influence HRV

Answer 4

1) If not taken frequently
2) Need controlled environments (best in REM sleep)
3) Temperature

Question 5

What are 3 biological markers available to monitor an athletes ability to tolerate stress?

Answer 5

• blood
• saliva
• urine

Question 6

___ and ____ often strongly related markers

Answer 6

blood and saliva

Question 7

Hormones regulate…

Answer 7

the function of body tissues and are generally secreted by glandular tissues

Question 8

Cortisol is a _____ hormone

Answer 8

steroid

Question 9

Cortisol is often known at the ____ hormone

Answer 9

stress

Question 10

The cortisol hormone is released by the…?

Answer 10

adrenal cortex

Question 11

Cortisol controls the metabolism of…?

Answer 11

protein, fat, carbohydrates

Question 12

Cortisol has ____________ effects and is secreted in response to _______ (e.g. exercise, trauma etc)

Answer 12

anti-inflammatory, stress

Question 13

Cortisol is used in a sporting context to identify periods of _____ or ______

Answer 13

overreaching or overtraining

Question 14

Testosterone, in a sporting context, aids in formation of…

Answer 14

• RBC
• muscle development
• effects on basal metabolism

Question 15

Catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinethrine) are released by …?

Answer 15

the adrenal gland

Question 16

Catecholamines are released due to …?

Answer 16

acute stressors

Question 17

Catecholamines work up or down the regulate MANY body functions, such as…?

Answer 17

exercise, metabolism, digestion, thermoregulation

Question 18

Increase in Catecholamines also causes increase in …/

Answer 18

Testosterone

Question 19

Creatine Kinase is located

Answer 19

in the muscle cells

Question 20

Creatine kinase is released

Answer 20

into the blood after a traumatic event (e.g. heavy, unaccustomed exercise)

Question 21

Salivary IgA & inflammatory markers identify periods of..?

Answer 21

Illness susceptibility or severity of injury