specialised training
In this section you will need to know about the following topics;
Plyometrics
PNF stretching
Altitude training
Glycogen loading
Periodisation
Thermoregulation in differing environments
Lactate sampling, respiratory exchange ratio (RER).
Plyometrics
PNF stretching
Altitude training
Glycogen loading
Periodisation
Thermoregulation in differing environments
Lactate sampling, respiratory exchange ratio (RER).
plyometrics
Questions here require you to be able to explain the methods behind it and the physiological explanation.
plyometrics_session_and_notes.docx | |
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pnf_and_plyometrics.pdf | |
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KEY WORDS
Plyometrics, Stretch Reflex, Muscle Spindle, Elasticity, Eccentric, Concentric, Stretch Shortening Cycle, CNS, Power, Bounding, Hopping.
Plyometrics, Stretch Reflex, Muscle Spindle, Elasticity, Eccentric, Concentric, Stretch Shortening Cycle, CNS, Power, Bounding, Hopping.
pnf stretching
Questions here require you to be able to explain the methods behind it and the physiological explanation or the role of the Golgi Tendon Organ in PNF.
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Click here to view a clip on PNF
pnf_streteching__1.docx | |
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muscle_spindle_stuff.doc | |
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KEY WORDS
Flexibility, Isometric, CRAC, Muscle Spindles, (Overriding) Stretch Reflex, Golgi Tendon Organs,
Flexibility, Isometric, CRAC, Muscle Spindles, (Overriding) Stretch Reflex, Golgi Tendon Organs,
altitude training
Questions here require you to be able to accurately describe Altitude training ( Over 2000m/8000 feet above sea level) and explain the benefits and drawbacks to the performer.
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Click here to see a BBC documentary on Altitude Training
Click here to see a BBC documentary on Altitude Training
altitude_training.pptx | |
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picture_heights_stadiums.docx | |
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altitude_training.pdf | |
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KEY WORDS
Acclimatisation, Partial Pressure, EPO, Hypoxic Tents, Red Blood Cells, Haemoglobin, Altitude Sickness, Detraining Effect.
Acclimatisation, Partial Pressure, EPO, Hypoxic Tents, Red Blood Cells, Haemoglobin, Altitude Sickness, Detraining Effect.
glycogen loading
Here you need to know the process of Glycogen Loading and how it improves performance.
glycogen_loading_article.docx | |
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KEY WORDS
Glycogen Stores, Supercompensation, Fatigue, Hitting the Wall, Tapering, Carb Window, Endurance Capacity.
Glycogen Stores, Supercompensation, Fatigue, Hitting the Wall, Tapering, Carb Window, Endurance Capacity.
periodisation
Questions here require you to be able to explain what it is and how a performer would use it to help with their training.
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Click here to view a clip on Periodisation
periodisation.ppt | |
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KEY WORDS
Micro Cycle, Macro Cycle, Meso Cycle, Transition, Tapering, Peaking, Preparation, Competitive, Pre season, General Conditioning.
Micro Cycle, Macro Cycle, Meso Cycle, Transition, Tapering, Peaking, Preparation, Competitive, Pre season, General Conditioning.
thermoregulation
Common questions here require you to explain how Thermoregulation is achieved. Remember that it involves both cooling down the body AND keeping the body warm.
thermoregulation_article.docx | |
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thermoregulation.pdf | |
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KEY WORDS
Hypothalamus, Thermoreceptors, Vasodilation, Radiation, Conduction, Convection, Evaporation, Heat Retention, Vasoconstriction.
Hypothalamus, Thermoreceptors, Vasodilation, Radiation, Conduction, Convection, Evaporation, Heat Retention, Vasoconstriction.
lactate sampling & RER
These are small topics within this section and you are often just asked to explain these terms.
measuring_intensity_of_exercise.pptx | |
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respiratory_exchange_ratio.docx | |
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lactate_sampling.docx | |
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vo2max_rer.pdf | |
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KEY WORDS
Intensity, Blood Samples, OBLA, Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Fats, Carbohydrates, Aerobic, Anaerobic,
Intensity, Blood Samples, OBLA, Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Fats, Carbohydrates, Aerobic, Anaerobic,
past paper exam questions
Specialist Training Questions | |
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