Optimisng performance & preventing injury

Altitude training would be most beneficial for which sport?

• Weightlifting

• Boxing

• Road Cycling

• Sailing

Training at altitude is most beneficial for endurance athletes.

• True

• False

A loss of fitness can occur during altitude training.

• True

• False

Which of these is not correct for altitude training?

• •Benefits sprinters or athletes who perform for less than 10 seconds.
• •Carried out at high altitude, 2000m or above
• •Less oxygen in the air and oxygen carrying capacity of the blood is reduced.
• •Body compensates and adapts by making more red blood cells to carry oxygen.

What is a benefit of the effects of altitude training?

• •Additional red blood cells are an advantage to performers when they return to sea level to compete
• •Additional white blood cells are an advantage to performers when they return to sea level to compete
• •Less red blood cells are an advantage to performers when they return to sea level to compete

Aims of competition season? (2 answers)

• To play Fifa and Fortnight in order to improve their competitive edge

• To work on improving their Fitness

• To work on specific skills used in their sport

• To maintain fitness levels

Aims of post-season training. (1 answer)

• To rest and recover from the season.

• To continue training as normal

• To train intensively in order to be ready for pre- season training

Aims of pre-season training. (there are 3 correct answers)

• To improve general and aerobic fitness

• To develop technique and skills

• To improve specific fitness needs e.g. agility.

• To get plenty of rest to ensure they are not tired for the start of the new season

What is the calculation to find your maximum heart rate?

• Age x 220 - 50

• 220 - age

• 220 - 50 - age

• 220 + 50 - age

Which of these are considerations to prevent injury? (4 answers)

• A warm up should be completed

• Over training should be avoided

• Appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn

• Hydration should be maintained

• The time of day you train