HSC PDHPE Option 4: Planning for Athletic Performance

What are the initial planning considerations for improving performance?

• Performance and fitness needs, schedule of events, climate and season

• Diet and nutrition, sleep schedule, mental health

• Equipment quality, team size, media coverage

• Sponsorship deals, fan engagement, merchandise sales

How do performance and fitness needs differ between individual and team sports?

• There is no difference between individual and team sports

• Team sports focus more on strategy, while individual sports focus on specific skills

• Individual sports require no fitness needs

• Team sports do not require cardiovascular fitness

What specific skills might a rugby league player need to focus on?

• Social media management, public speaking

• None of the above

• Chess, mathematics, and literature

• Kicking, speed, and agility

Why is it important for athletes to have specific goals?

• To increase social media following

• Goals are not important for athletes

• To impress sponsors only

• To guide their training and performance improvements

What role does strategy play in team sports?

• It guides the team's approach to competitions and training

• Strategy is not used in team sports

• It is solely the responsibility of the team captain

• It is only discussed post-competition

What is the primary factor in scheduling events and competitions?

• Major events are scheduled first

• Minor events are prioritized

• Events are scheduled based on athlete availability

• Events are scheduled alphabetically

How do elite athletes' goals differ from those of recreational athletes?

• There is no difference in goals

• Elite athletes focus more on winning and performance

• Elite athletes prioritize social goals

• Recreational athletes focus more on winning

What is the purpose of periodization in an athlete's training schedule?

• To reduce the importance of competitions

• To focus solely on fitness

• To make training easier

• To ensure peak performance at major competitions

What is the significance of major events in an athlete's schedule?

• They are considered less important than training

• They are the primary focus for peak performance planning

• Athletes do not participate in major events

• They are scheduled randomly

How does the competition schedule of an amateur athlete differ from that of an elite athlete?

• Elite athletes have fewer competitions and more rest days

• Amateur athletes have fewer competitions and less travel

• Amateur athletes compete in more international events

• There is no difference in the competition schedules