6 10, 2022

How the energy systems are used in a basketball game

By |2022-10-06T15:06:06+10:00October 6th, 2022|Articles, example, Factors Affecting Performance, how does training affect performance?, HSC PDHPE|Comments Off on How the energy systems are used in a basketball game

When the athlete first starts to move the alactacid energy system will be used to provide most ATP, while the aerobic system begins to produce ATP by breaking down glycogen and fats. After the first few seconds, the alactacid system will decrease its production of ATP and the lactic acid system will produce most of [...]

4 10, 2022

How does aerobic training affect performance?

By |2023-09-14T14:27:33+10:00October 4th, 2022|Articles, Factors Affecting Performance, how does training affect performance?|Comments Off on How does aerobic training affect performance?

https://youtu.be/2vtgHDqhBxw?si=mNBu2XxQ8hB6nYvy ATP and the Aerobic Energy System All energy systems are about creating ATP. The faster you create ATP the larger the workload you are doing. If you can use the aerobic energy system to create that ATP you will have less bi-products and therefore less fatigue. For example, if I can run at 18km/h [...]

11 04, 2022

Deep Dive into Training Thresholds

By |2022-04-11T06:36:51+10:00April 11th, 2022|Articles, Factors Affecting Performance, how does training affect performance?, HSC PDHPE|Comments Off on Deep Dive into Training Thresholds

The short answer is no. Although there are many websites that talk about training thresholds using the word limit in their definition but there are in fact no limits. A limit means you cannot go past it, so the only real limit would be found in a VO2max test, which makes you perform at your [...]

6 04, 2022

Strategy Vs Tactics in Sport

By |2023-09-14T14:29:33+10:00April 6th, 2022|Articles, Factors Affecting Performance, How does the acquisition of skill affect performance?, HSC PDHPE|Comments Off on Strategy Vs Tactics in Sport

https://youtu.be/KVoLkSS2gqA?si=js03TY-GPRau1S7oI have often found students struggle to differentiate between strategy and tactics. These terms are used in many different contexts and can at times be used to refer to the same thing. But I want to show you exactly how they differ and then how they are similar. Differences Strategy Strategy is basically laying down [...]

8 03, 2022

How instruction may vary according to characteristics of the learner

By |2022-03-08T16:34:29+10:00March 8th, 2022|Articles, Factors Affecting Performance, How does the acquisition of skill affect performance?, HSC PDHPE|Comments Off on How instruction may vary according to characteristics of the learner

The characteristics of the learner impact how instruction is given to help the athlete learn a new skill. In HSC PDHPE the characteristics listed are:personalityheredityconfidenceprior experienceabilityPersonalityPersonality is the characteristic way that someone behaves, thinks, and feels. Athletes who have positive thoughts about themselves and a skill will require less encouragement from the coach to complete [...]

25 02, 2022

Does Cardiac Output Increase or Decrease in a Trained Athlete?

By |2022-02-25T05:09:47+10:00February 25th, 2022|Articles, Factors Affecting Performance, How do athletes train for improved performance?, how does training affect performance?, HSC PDHPE, Improving Performance|Comments Off on Does Cardiac Output Increase or Decrease in a Trained Athlete?

Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped out of the heart per minute and therefore will vary depending on the intensity of the exercise. It is calculated as the stroke volume multiplied by the number of heartbeats per minute. I have seen a blog here saying the elite athlete's CO goes down at rest, but [...]

25 02, 2022

Dynamic Vs Ballistic Stretching

By |2022-02-25T04:29:15+10:00February 25th, 2022|Articles, Factors Affecting Performance, How do athletes train for improved performance?, how does training affect performance?, HSC PDHPE, Improving Performance|Comments Off on Dynamic Vs Ballistic Stretching

This week I had an email asking me if leg swings are an example of dynamic stretching or ballistic. The answer was not a simple yes or no. As a teacher, I would normally through this out to my students as a debate. See if they can work it out. But here is some of the [...]

9 06, 2021

Describe the effect of stroke volume and cardiac output on aerobic performance.

By |2021-06-09T14:31:35+10:00June 9th, 2021|Articles, Factors Affecting Performance, how does training affect performance?, HSC PDHPE, sample answer|Comments Off on Describe the effect of stroke volume and cardiac output on aerobic performance.

This answer is provided by Malakai Seuao in response to the question Describe the effect of stroke volume and cardiac output on aerobic performance. 3 Marks from the 2013 HSC PDHPE Exam Stroke volume and cardiac output help with aerobic performance because they help circulate the blood around the body which carries oxygen and nutrients [...]

9 06, 2021

How do anxiety and arousal differ in terms of their effect on athletic performance?

By |2021-06-09T14:32:50+10:00June 9th, 2021|Articles, How can psychology affect performance?, HSC PDHPE, sample answer|Comments Off on How do anxiety and arousal differ in terms of their effect on athletic performance?

This answer comes from Abbey Champion and answers the question How do anxiety and arousal differ in terms of their effect on athletic performance? 4 Marks from the 2014 HSC PDHPE Exam Paper Anxiety and arousal differ in their effect on athletic performance. Anxiety negatively impacts performance as the individual has a heightened heart rate, [...]

14 10, 2018

Nutrition for study

By |2018-10-13T22:04:05+10:00October 14th, 2018|Articles, Factors Affecting Performance, How can nutrition and recovery strategies affect performance?, HSC PDHPE, Study Tips|Comments Off on Nutrition for study

Your brain needs nutrition for study. It needs to have the right nutrients in order to be able to function properly, let alone optimally. Just as nutrition is important for performance in sport, nutrition for study is just as important when it comes to learning. Let me give you a few dos and don'ts when [...]

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