Practical 1

Question 1

Give a basic definition of S&C

Answer 1

Strength and conditioning is the physical and physiological development for athletes for elite sport

Question 2

What are the 6 parts of an S&C programme?

Answer 2

Flexibility
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Plyometrics
Strength and power
Anaerobic endurance and sprint training
Local muscular endurance

Question 3

Name the 6 members of the athlete support team

Answer 3

S&C coach
Sports Physiologist
Sport Psychologist
Sports physiotherapist
Nutritionist
Technical coaches

Question 4

Name the ‘bigger picture’ of a role of S&C coach

Answer 4

Needs Analysis 
Identify tests
Initial testing
Design training programme
Retest

Question 5

Name the 2 stages of the needs analysis

Answer 5

Evaluation of the requirements and characteristics of the sport
Assessment of the athletes

Question 6

Name the 3 elements of the ‘Evaluation of the sport’

Answer 6

Movement analysis
Physiological analysis
Injury analysis

Question 7

Name the 2 elements of the Assessment of the athlete’

Answer 7

Training status

Training background