A.1.1 Which describes training?

• Is attempting to do more work than you are physically capable of doing

• Is transient overtraining

• Is performing exercise in an organised manner on a regular basis

A.1.1 Which describes over reaching

• There needs to be a balance between training, competition and rest/recovery

• Generally comes from excessive overload with inadequate recovery and rest

• Leads to decreased performance capacity and decline in performance

A.1.1 Which describes over training?

• The principles of progressive overload, specificity and reversibility govern the nature and extent improvement to training

• It can be remedied by a few days of rest/short-term rest and dietary manipulation

• The body experiences more catabolism (muscle breakdown) than anabolism (muscle growth)

A.1.2 Which of the following is dynamic stretching

• The performer (moves their own body into a position) works on one joint, pushing it beyond its normal range, lengthening the (antagonist) muscles

• This is when a stretch occurs with the help of an external force, such as a partner, gravity or equipment

• This stretching uses speed of movement, momentum and active muscular effort to bring about a stretch

• This involves performing a stretch with swinging, bouncing, twisting from side to side movements to push a body beyond its normal range of movement

A.1.2 Which of the following describes interval training?

• Speed play, continuous with changes of intensity, change of pace, continuous with changes in the gradient

• System of training that alternates short to moderate bouts of intense activity with short to moderate bouts of lower activity/rest

• Training that involves more than one type of activity or sport to exercise different muscle groups

• Training continuously without rest intervals

A.1.2 Which of the following describes plyometric training?

• A type of training that involves performing selected exercises at a series of stations

• Applying different combinations of repetitions, sets and load to develop either muscular endurance, strength, power.

• It consists of performing explosive movements (hops, bounds, jumps), characterised by landing from a height.

A.1.3 Which of the following is NOT a symptom of over training?

• decline in physical performance

• feelings of fatigue

• loss of muscular strength

• reduced immune function

• delayed onset muscle soreness

A.1.4 Which of the following describes a microcycle?

• Is typically one week in duration

• Is typically 2 - 6 weeks in duration

• Is typically an annual plan

A.1.4 Which of the following is a mesocycle?

• The mesocyle should start with low to medium intensity

• Typically there are four distinct and organised mesocycles of training, conditioning, preparation, competition and recovery

• The mesocycle is typically constructed so that competition occurs at the end of the mesocycle

A.1.4 Which describes the transition phase of a mesocycle?

• This phase consists of the general preparation and specific preparation

• This phase contains a few main competitions each containing a pre-competitive and a main competition

• This phase is used to facilitate psychological rest, relaxation and biological regeneration as well as to maintain an acceptable level of general physical preparation