CORE 2 FAP

CORE 2 FAP

1. energy systems

   • alactacid system (ATP/PC)
   • lactic acid system
   • aerobic system
   • BECSPED

2. types of training & training methods

   • aerobic
     • fartlek
     • continuous
     • circuit
     • aerobic interval (long)
   • anaerobic
     • anaerobic interval (short)
   • strength
     • free/fixed weights
     • elastic
     • hydraulic
   • flexibility
     • static
     • dynamic
     • ballistic
     • PNF

3. principles of training

   • progressive overload
   • training thresholds
   • reversibility
   • variety
   • specificity
   • warm up/cool down

4. physiological adaptations in response to training

   • resting heart rate
   • haemoglobin levels
   • effect on fast/slow twitch muscle fibres
   • muscle hypertrophy
   • cardiac output/stroke volume
     • oxygen uptake/lung capacity

5. motivation

   • positive/intrinsic
   • positive/negative

6. anxiety & arousal

   • trait/state anxiety
   • sources of stress
   • optimum arousal

7. psychological strategies to enhance motivation & manage anxiety

   • concentration/attention skills
   • mental rehersal/visualisation
   • relaxation techniques
   • goal-setting

8. nutritional considerations

   • pre performance (CHO load)
   • during performance
   • post performance

9. supplementation

   • vitamins/minerals
   • protein
   • caffeine
   • creatine products

10. recovery stratigies

    • physiological
      • cool down
      • hydration
    • neural
      • hydrotherapy
      • massage
    • tissue damage
      • cryotherapy
    • psychological
      • relaxation

11. stages of skill acquisition

    • 1. cognitive
    • 2. associative
    • 3. autonomous

12. characteristics of the leaner (CHAPP)

    • confidence
    • heredity
    • ability
    • prior experience
    • personality

13. the learning environment

    • nature of the skill
      • open/closed
      • gross/fine
      • discrete/serial/continuous
      • externally/self paced
    • performance elements
      • decision making
      • strategic/tactical development
    • practice methods
      • whole/part
      • massed/distributed
    • feedback
      • internal/external
      • concurrent/delayed
      • knowledge of results/performance

14. assessment of skill & performance

    • characteristics of skilled performers
      • kinaesthetic sense
      • anticipation
      • consistency
      • technique
    • objective & subjective performance measures
    • validity & reliability of tests
    • personal VS. prescribed judging criteria