WorksheetsShot Put – Throwing Event and The Timing Protein Intake
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What type of Athlete is a Shot putter? (A01 Knowledge)
A Shot putter is a power athlete.
A Shot putter is an endurance athlete.
A Shot putter is a flexibility athlete.
A Shot putter is a skill athlete.
Two more examples of this type Athletic Event or sports.
Discus throw, hammer throw, javelin throw.
100m sprint, 200m sprint, 400m sprint.
Long jump, high jump, triple jump.
Football, basketball, cricket.
The timing of protein intake is important for a ;
Power Athlete
Track Athlete
Endurance Athlete
Cyclist
An athlete wishing to enhance their performance would consume protein:
Immediately before the event.
1- 4 days before an event event .
10 hours after the event .
Immediately after the event.
Explain the term “PROTEIN INTAKE”.
Protein intake refers to the amount of protein consumed in the diet, which is important for muscle repair and growth, especially for athletes.
Protein intake refers to the amount of carbohydrates consumed in the diet, which is important for energy.
Protein intake refers to the amount of fat consumed in the diet, which is important for insulation.
Protein intake refers to the amount of vitamins consumed in the diet, which is important for immunity.
Explain why Shot Putter should think about the TIMING of their PROTEIN INTAKE and how it may optimise their performance.
Timing protein intake can help maximize muscle repair and growth after training or competition, leading to better recovery and improved performance.
Timing protein intake is only important for endurance athletes, not shot putters.
Protein timing has no effect on muscle recovery or performance in any sport.
Consuming protein only before sleep is the best way to optimize shot put performance.
Dietary Manipulation is know as :
Eating a balanced diet including meals 3 meals per day
Planning what you eat and when you eat, to get the most advantage out of food
Eating a diet high in carbohydrate for energy release to optimise performance.
Eating proteins in large amounts to optimise performance.
Power athletes need to consume protein within one hour or immediately after exercise after performing:
To increase cardiovascular fitness
To provide energy to store as glycogen
To help protein synthesis
To aid in cooling down
Muscles growth is know as
Protein synthesis
Hallucinogen
Hypertrohy
Atrophy
Foods containing cheese, milk, eggs and lean meat are protein and should be consumed in larger amounts. Proteins are known as
Aerobic
Micronutrients
Carbohydrates
Macronutrients
