ASCA Accreditation Course: Advanced Planning of Integrated Training

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What is the primary focus of Unit 1 in the Advanced Planning of Integrated Training module?

Monitoring training load in sports training
Advanced periodisation of training (correct)
Components of training
Planning training with regards to the effects of training

What is the main reason S&C coaches need to monitor training loads?

To understand the fundamentals of periodisation and programming
To apply inappropriate loads
To measure dominant physical qualities
To quantify the impact of the training load of their sessions (correct)

What is the accumulative impact of different types of training?

It has an indirect impact on the overall training load
It has a direct impact on the overall training load across a day/week/phase/period/season (correct)
It has no impact on the overall training load
It has a negative impact on the overall training load

What is the purpose of monitoring training loads?

To aid the S&C and sports coaches in applying appropriate loads (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of training intensity on athletes?

The impact of training intensity is not discussed in the context (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the training load of S&C coaches and sports coaches?

The training load of S&C coaches and sports coaches have an accumulative impact (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why some teams adjust their GPS parameters?

To account for differences in maximum velocity among athletes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 5 G forces in GPS tracking?

Impacts above 5 G forces tend to result in more muscle damage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using heart rate monitors in team tactical and skill sessions?

To track the intensity of training sessions using zones 1-5 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are cheaper GPS models around $500 significant for semi-pro field sport teams?

They make GPS tracking accessible to semi-pro teams, which was previously only available to pro teams (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of using heart rate monitors in certain types of training?

They are less effective for measuring heavy strength/power training or speed/agility training (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of tracking Repeat High Intensity Efforts (RHIE) in GPS monitoring?

To monitor the frequency of high-intensity efforts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 2-4 m/s in GPS tracking?

It is a low-intensity aerobic jogging zone (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the modified TRIMP method used for?

Measuring the energy system demands of athletes in field and court sports (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of zone #5 in the modified TRIMP method?

It is the zone with the highest intensity, corresponding to 93% MHR (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tracking Player Load or similar measures in GPS monitoring?

To take into account accelerations, decelerations, and impacts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the observation regarding tactical/skill training sessions?

They typically take place in zone #1 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommendation for strength and conditioning coaches?

To plan some conditioning sessions in zones 4-5 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of periodisation of training in athletes?

To bring athletes to peak condition by building up work capacity and then reducing volumes while increasing intensity (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Balyi and Hamilton, what is the priority for athletes in a sport characterised by high metabolic demands during tapering?

Reduce volume as a priority (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended decrease in training volume during tapering, according to Mujika's review?

50% or more (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is important to monitor in team sports, competing weekly, in addition to training volume and frequency?

Total training effects, including workload, monotony, and strain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can help in planning the overall workload in team sport athletes?

Attempting to plan the skill and tactical sessions workload (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of monitoring workload, monotony, and strain in team sports?

To link the preceding week's workload to subsequent performance or injury (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is monitoring training crucial?

To consider the negative cumulative effects of hard training (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between external and internal load measurements?

External load measures physical markers, while internal load measures physiological responses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the Olympic Weightlifting method?

It does not distinguish between different types of lifts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the MAP in training monitoring?

To provide a framework for improving performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of high intensity training in the short term?

A positive immediate effect on performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider the cumulative effects of hard training?

To ensure adequate rest and recovery time (D) Signup and view all the answers