The demands of rugby.
The demands of rugby and my specific position Rugby's demands Rugby is a hard, high speed, high impact sport, which means that the average player in order to play the game at a decent level needs to have good levels of speed, strength endurance, agility and power. Rugby asks a lot of the performing athlete in terms of fitness levels which are needed to perform at the highest level, this is probably the most important aspect of the game, even if you're a great technician, you still need a good fitness level to be able to perform these skills continuously during a game. It is especially essential due to the fact that law changes and professionalism and law changes have made the game even quicker then before. For example, as my position is hooker, if I was just a great technician in the scrum and had the perfect technique, it wouldn't be any help to me as there are between 10 and 30 scrums in every single match, therefore my fitness levels would have to be up to scratch in order to participate in all of these competitive scrums. During a game of rugby every player is expected to work at high intensities and little breaks for the duration of a game, at the top end of the scale at rugby, professionals run on average 4000 metres to 6000 metres per game, this shows the sort of endurance a rugby player needs. Every player within a side must have the same capabilities, be able
Discuss the various systems for nurturing elite sports talent
Discuss the various systems for nurturing elite sports talent There are various systems in the UK and other countries for nurturing elite sports talent, which differ from country to country and tend to reflect the political and cultural beliefs of that country's government. Some of these are decentralised and therefore organised by local committees, whereas others are highly centralised where government takes control of all sporting issues. Other systems vary in terms of funding and success rates. China is an example of a country of which the sports talent system is highly centralised. The country currently supports approximately 23,000 athletes through their sporting careers; this can be seen as good because it is giving athletes the best possible chance in global games, thus increasing the amount of gold medals won in games such as the Olympics and bringing pride to that country. Zhang Yining, the Olympic tennis table player, has never bought anything in terms of sports equipment since he started playing table tennis. This shows the effectiveness of the system China have and how the individual doesn't need to be able to be wealthy in order to reach the elite level, unlike other countries. For example, in the UK, there is no major system for catering for grass roots level so that they do not have to buy anything themselves. The effectiveness of a centralised system is also
Multiple sclerosis functional composite
Multiple sclerosis functional composite Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients have to take three tests. The tests indicate how badly the patients are affected by the disease, and how severe the symptoms are. The tests are taken every year, to see whether or not the patients have improved. Timed 25 foot walk First test that the MS patients have to take is a "timed 25 foot walk": * The patient is directed one end of a clearly marked 25 foot course and is instructed to walk 25 feet as quickly as possible * The task is immediately administered again by having the patient walk back the same distance * The patients are told to do 2 trails to gain accurate and reliable results Materials needed * Stop watch * Clipboard * Timed 25 foot walk record form * Marked 25 foot distance in an unobstructed hallway * Assistive device 3 minutes (180 seconds) per trial. Any circumstances that may have affected the patients performance during the walk has to be recorded. * The patient had a cold or reports, not feeling well * The patient tripped but did not fall. There are factors that may have affected the trail but were not severe enough to necessitate repetition of the trail. 9 hole peg test The 9 hole peg test is a measure of upper extremity (arm and hand) function. It is the second component of the multiple sclerosis functional composite to be administered. Both the dominant and
What is Fitness?
Fitness The two types of fitness are Skill Related Fitness, and Health Related Fitness. Skill Related Fitness is where you specifically train for one sport, concentrating on certain muscles of the body. Health Related Fitness is where you maintain your bodies fitness, keeping the whole body in good shape. You can remember Health Related Fitness with the 5 S's! These are Stamina, Strength, Suppleness, Speed, and Somatotype. Stamina (endurance) Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the lungs to provide oxygen to keep muscles working. Muscular endurance is the ability of muscle groups to keep working against resistance. The quicker you return to your normal resting heart rate, the fitter you are. Strength Muscular strength is related to muscular endurance and it varies according to body type. It can be improved by OVERLOADING the muscles during a training programme. Suppleness (flexibility) Suppleness is the ability to move muscles through their full range at a joint. Speed The ability of all or part of the body to move quickly from one point to another. Speed also involves acceleration, which is important in athletics and most team games. Somatotype There are 3 extremes of body type, but most of us are a mixture of each. Some body types are more suited to particular sports. Endomorph - Fat, Sumo-Wrestler Mesomorph - Broad Shoulders, Rugby Player
Fitness Tests For Football.
FITNESS TESTS FOR FOOTBALL As with most team sports, there are many components of fitness that are important for success. Aerobic fitness would be one of the most important attributes, closely followed by anaerobic fitness and running speed and agility. Fitness Component Example tests Comments Cardio-Vascular Endurance The shuttle run (beep) test would usually be the most appropriate test for testing a football team. Aerobic fitness is a very important component of fitness for football. Flexibility The sit and reach test can be done for lower back and hamstring flexibility. Good hamstring flexibility is import for football players in the ball kicking skill. Strength and Power The vertical jump test can be performed to measure leg power. Maximal strength tests for specific exercises should be conducted. Strength (and power tests) should also be done to determine strength levels and to monitor strength changes in conjunction with training programs. Muscular endurance Abdominal Endurance Tests Sit-up Test Pull-up Test Push-up Test Squat Test This is the ability to repeat a series of muscle contractions without fatiguing. It is different from cardiovascular endurance because it involves the muscle fatiguing rather than a limitation in the amount of oxygen being supplied or utilized by the muscles. Body Fat Body fat can be measured using
Cross-country skiing In the following paragraphs I am going to explain what energy systems and fitness components are in use
Cross-country skiing In the following paragraphs I am going to explain what energy systems and fitness components are in use for the movements that I have briefly written about in the introduction paragraphs, I am also going to go into more detail about the energy systems and the fitness components used within the sport of cross-country skiing. Cross-country skiing is basically a walking movement, which as the performer improves, progressively gets faster before turning into more of a run, so this means that as mentioned before the muscles used for the activity are both the upper and lower body. Having endurance is having an ability to maintain physical activity for extended periods of time, endurance is also sometimes referred to as stamina. Endurance or stamina sports require the athlete to have a good level of aerobic fitness. As mentioned before, the aerobic energy system is the one mainly used for the activity of cross-country skiing so this makes it primarily an endurance event. Aerobic Energy System Aerobic means 'with oxygen'. During aerobic work the body is working at a level that the demands for oxygen and fuel can be met by the body's intake. The only waste products formed are carbon dioxide and water. These are removed as sweat and by breathing out.
Factors Affecting Individual Performance and Participation in games.
Factors Affecting Individual Performance and Participation in games. The following factors can have an effect on a person's participation in games: * School (notes have already been made) * Changing Attitudes * Social Groupings * Leisure Time * Facilities Available (to be covered later) Task: Read through the following notes and then answer the questions at the end of each section. Please answer each set of questions on a different sheet using a new heading each time. Please write your answers fully in sentences. Consider how many marks each question is worth as to how much you need to write. The questions should be finished and handed in on Tuesday the 7th November along with your coursework (all sections). School - Questions. . Explain how your experiences in PE can have both a negative or a positive effect on your participation in sport later in life (2) 2. Name 5 different roles that a pupil could take within a PE lesson (5) 3. For key stage three PE explain what areas of activity are covered and the aims of PE at this level (7) 4. For key stage four PE explain what areas of activity are covered and the aims of PE at this level (4) 5. Explain what benefits can be sought from extra- curricular PE i. On a representational basis and ii. On a recreational basis (4) 6. Name one benefit of examination courses for i. The image of PE and ii. Pupils who have an
football coaching, work experience
Work Experience Assignment For this assignment on work experience I will be discussing Professional Football Coaching, its roles and how to go about fulfilling this job in realistic circumstances. Football coaches develop the knowledge, techniques and motivation of football teams and players. They train players at all levels, from beginners to top professionals. Roles of a Professional Football Coach * Plan and deliver training sessions and programmes A professional football coach must be able to effectively plan microcycles, mesocycles and macrocycles of the highest quality designed to improve top players in a realistic environment. * Provide feedback and give advice on players' performance, fitness, technical skills and team working A professional football coach must be able to observe and analyse players in everything they do both on and off the field. He/she must have a wide knowledge of the game and what he needs to see from the players and how to correct it if it is not correct. * Demonstrate and/or train with players Not only does a professional football coach need to have the knowledge of how to play football, but he must have experience and ability to play him/herself. This is because players at a top level tend to respect a coach with playing experience so it affects the psychological side of a player. He/she also needs the ability to effectively
Professional Development Framework for the BLU
BLU Professional Development Framework Introduction This document outlines a proposed Professional Development Framework for the BLU. The purposes of this framework are to: * improve the quality of service provided to customers of the Business Link Brand * provide a framework for the continued professional development of customer facing staff and contractors * using the standards of professional competence as the basis for development, assessment and recognition * focus on the production of meaningful professional development plans at an individual, local, regional and national level * record professional development activities at an individual, local, regional and national level and measure the impact of such activities * focus at a regional level for the articulation and analysis of professional development needs and activities * reduce the cost and bureaucracy of assessment The Professional Learning Framework (PDF) provides an infrastructure that brings together business support professionals and their organisations to ensure that professional development activities are planned, supported and reviewed in a structured way. The framework will involve HR professionals and line managers in the ongoing development of staff and contractors. Individuals will develop their skills and knowledge against the standards of professional competence that are relevant to their
In this task the performance demands of an elite athlete will be closely looked at, the athlete that I have chosen is Frank Lampard who plays centre midfield for Chelsea football club
Performance demands Task1 In this task the performance demands of an elite athlete will be closely looked at, the athlete that I have chosen is Frank Lampard who plays centre midfield for Chelsea football club this player has been chosen to be looked at because he plays for one of the biggest clubs in Europe so he can be watched on TV very easily also there will be a lot of access to information on this particular player. The reason this player is considered to be an elite performer is because he is currently at the top of his game and has been for the last few seasons, he is currently the premierships top scorer with 11 goals coming from midfield also he an established player in the England team playing with the likes of Wayne Rooney and David Beckham who are also world class athletes, frank lampard honors include: Fans player of the Season - 2004, England Fans Player of 2004 Football Writer's Player of the Year 2005, Barclays Player of the Season 2005 FIFA PRO World XI - 2005, Barclays award for first to score 10 premiership goals - season 2005/06, Barclays Special Merit Award for Most Consecutive Premiership Appearances (www.franklampard.net) these are just a few of his achievement on a personal level also with his club Chelsea he has won the premiership title and this season Chelsea are again top of the league so there aim is to the same again. Performance
