Core 2

Question 1

Energy systems

Answer 1

• alactacid systems (ATP/PC)
• LActic acid systems
• aerobic systems

Question 2

Types of training and training methods

Answer 2

• aerobic (continuous, fartleck, aerobic interval and circuit)
• anaerobic (anaerobic intervals)
• flexibility (static, ballistic, PNF, dynamic)
• strength training ( free/fixed weights, elastic and hydraulic)

Question 3

Principle of training

Answer 3

• reversibility
• specificity
• variety
• progressive overload
• training thresholds
• warm ups and cool down

Question 4

Physiological adaptations in response to training

Answer 4

• cardiac output and stroke volume
• haemoglobin levels
• resting heart rate
• oxygen uptake and lung capacity
• muscle hypertrophy
• effect on fast/slow twitch muscle fibres

Question 5

Motivation

Answer 5

• positive and negative
• intrinsic and extrinsic

Question 6

Anxiety and arousal

Answer 6

• trait and state anxiety
• sources of stress
• optimum arousal

Question 7

Psychological strategies to enhance motivation and manage anxiety

Answer 7

• concentration/attention skills
• mental and rehearsal/visualisation/imagery
• relaxation techniques
• goal setting

Question 8

Nutritional considerations

Answer 8

• pre-performance, including carbs loading
• during performance
• post-performance

Question 9

Supplementation

Answer 9

• vitamins/minerals
• protein
• caffeine
• creating products

Question 10

Recovery strategies

Answer 10

• Physiological strategies (cool down, hydration)
• neural strategies (hydrotherapy, massage)
• tissue damage strategies (cryotherapy)
• psychological strategies (relaxation)

Question 11

Stages of skill acquisition

Answer 11

• cognitive
• associative
• autonomous

Question 12

Characteristics of the learner

Answer 12

• confidence
• heredity
• ability
• personality
• prior experience

Question 13

The learning environment

Answer 13

• nature of the skill ( open, closed, gross, fine, discrete, serial, continuous, self-paced, externally paced)
• the performance elements ( decision-making, strategic and tactical development)
• practice method (massed, distributed, whole, part)
• feedback (internal, external, concurrent, delayed, knowledge of results, knowledge of performance)

Question 14

Assessment of skill and performance

Answer 14

• characteristics of skilled performers (kinaesthetic sense, anticipation, consistency, technique)
• objective and subjective performance measures
• validity and reliability of tests
• personal vs prescribed judging criteria