Sports Science Paper 1 DDT2

Question 1

Benefits of a warm up

Answer 1

increases muscle function
increases range of motion around a joint
mentally prepares you
prevents injurt

Question 2

name the phases of a warm up

Answer 2

pulse raiser - light jog
stretching - dynamic and static
skill - muscle memory
mental preparation - deep breathing

Question 3

why should you cool down?

Answer 3

removes waste products from the body
reduces muscle soreness
facilitates recovery

Question 4

how do you cool down?

Answer 4

gradually reduce the intensity
static stretches
maintain an elevated heart rate and breathing

Question 5

what is circuit training?

Answer 5

a series of exercises at stations which are completed one after another for a set period of time

Question 6

what is continuous training?

Answer 6

also known as steady rate training
training over an extended period of time with no break

Question 7

what are the advantages of circuit training?

Answer 7

time efficient
targets multiple components of fitness
doesn’t require equiptment

Question 8

what are the disadvantages of circuit training?

Answer 8

risk of overtraining
limited skill development

Question 9

advantages of continuous training

Answer 9

minimal equiptment
good for beginners
can be done at home

Question 10

disadvantages of continuous training?

Answer 10

doesn’t improve aerobic fitness
not suitable for team sports
high risk of tedium

Question 11

What’s fartlek training?

Answer 11

Swedish term for speed play
dynamic training method by varying speed and terrain

Question 12

what’s interval training?

Answer 12

involves alternating periods of intense activity with short periods of rest
also known as HIIT training

Question 13

what is static stretching training?

Answer 13

flexibility training where the muscles are lengthened and held

Question 14

what are the advantages of fartlek training?

Answer 14

sport specific
adapts to the terrain

Question 15

what are the advantages of interval training

Answer 15

improves cardiovascular endurance
burns more calories in a shorter period/time efficient

Question 16

what are the advantages of static training?

Answer 16

improves flexibility
helps prevent injury

Question 17

what are the disadvantages of fartlek training?

Answer 17

lack of structure
not ideal for all sports

Question 18

what are the disadvantages of HIIT training?

Answer 18

risk of overtraining
intensity not suitable for everyone

Question 19

what are the disadvantages of static stretching?

Answer 19

there is a risk of overstretching

Question 20

what is weight training?

Answer 20

specific weight exercises based on an individuals level of fitness

Question 21

What is plyometric training?

Answer 21

the use of explosive movements to enhance athletic performance

Question 22

what are the disadvantages of weight training?

Answer 22

requires proper form
need for equipment

Question 23

what are advantages of plyometric training?

Answer 23

improves explosive power
athletic performance improves

Question 24

what are the advantages of weight training?

Answer 24

increases strength
need for equiptment

Question 25

what are the disadvantages of plyometric training?

Answer 25

high impact on joints requires a solid fitness base

Question 26

What can be done to prevent injury?

Answer 26

warm up rest use safety equipment hydrate

Question 27

What is high Altitude training?

Answer 27

training done 2000 or 2500m above sea level to challenge the bodies cardiovascular and respiratory systems which give unique adaptations for an athlete for 2 weeks.

Question 28

What are the advantages of High Altitude training?

Answer 28

improves oxygen utilisation helps in endurance sports athletes are able to sustain high intensity activities for a longer duration

Question 29

what are the disadvantages of HAT?

Answer 29

altitude sickness/homesick benefits are short lasting limited access to altitude