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What factors make an elite athlete?
Genetics Fitness Physical factors Physical skill
What is an elite athlete?
An elite athlete is a person who competes in top competition in their chosen sport. They are highly trained and successful.
Define genetics
The unique genetic profile that we each have determines our general shape and fitness characteristics.
Define fitness
The response to fitness training is another factor that is important in the final performance of the athletes.
Define psychological factors
Refers to the mental processes involved in behaviour.
Define physical skill
The ability to rapidly improve skills
List the fitness components
Muscular endurance Power Balance Flexibility Stamina Strength Speed Body composition Agility Coordination
Define muscular endurance and give examples of fitness tests
The ability of your muscles to produce small sub maximal efforts repeatedly for a sustained a mount of time. Eg. curl ups, push ups
Define power and give examples of fitness tests
The ability to use strength quickly Eg. 50 m sprint, vertical jump
Define balance and give examples of fitness tests
The ability to control your body position when moving or stationary Eg. Stalk stand
Define flexibility and give examples of fitness tests
The ability of your muscles, tendons and ligaments to stretch to enable movement at a joint. Eg. Sit and reach
Define stamina and give examples of fitness tests
The ability of your heart and lungs to deliver oxygen to your muscles. Eg. Beep test
Define strength and give examples of fitness tests
The ability to use your muscles to make use of maximum force in a short amount of time. Eg. Grip strength
Define speed and give examples of fitness tests
The ability to move your body quickly Eg. Shuttle run
Define Body composition and give examples of fitness tests
The different percentage make up of bone muscle and fat in the body Eg. BMI
Define agility and give examples of fitness tests
The ability to change directions quickly Eg. DON’T NEED TO KNOW
Define coordination and give examples of fitness tests
The ability to perform skills fluently and accurately Eg. Basketball throw
What are the 3 energy systems
ATP-PC Lactic acid Aerobic
ATP-PC • What fuel is used • Muscle fibre type • Time it lasts for • Intensity
• Stored carbohydrates • White (fast twitch) • First 10 seconds • Maximal (greater than 95%)
LACTIC ACID • What fuel is used • Muscle fibre type • Time it lasts for • Intensity
• Carbohydrates only • White (fast twitch) but some red fibres • 10-30 seconds • Near maximal (85-95%)
AEROBIC • What fuel is used • Muscle fibre type • Time it lasts for • Intensity
• Carbohydrates, fats, proteins (last resort) • Red (slow twitch) • 30 seconds + • Sub maximal (less than 85%)
How many energy system can work at once? Give an example
Through interplay, all systems can work together but at different intensities. Eg ATP-PC is for explosive movements, lactic acid is when the body can’t sully enough oxygen so it burns glucose, aerobic is mainly for long duration activities.
How much carbohydrates fats and proteins are recommended for an athlete’s balanced diet?
45-65% carbohydrates 10-35% proteins 20-35% fats
What is glycemic index (GI)
The glycaemic index is a ranking given to food to describe how quickly the carbohydrates in the food is broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream.