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Flexed Biceps

Chapter 7 - Training to optimize physiological performance

Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy

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Woman Lifting Weights

Chapter 2 - Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Physiology

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Peanuts

Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems

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Chart Increasing

Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis

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Trophy

Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport

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Bar-Chart

Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance

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Pill

Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids

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Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport

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Fire

Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise

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Grimacing Face

Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance

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Brain

Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training

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Downcast Face with Sweat

Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes

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Stethoscope

Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health

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Red Apple

Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise

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Chart Decreasing

Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work

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Writing Hand

Chapter 18 - Perparing For Your Exams 

🔥 Main Concept: Training is like building a LEGO tower. Some pieces are tiny (micro), some are medium (meso), and some are huge (macro)! So, think of your training plan as a LEGO project!

<ul>
	<li>What is it? It&rsquo;s a weekly training program. Think of it as your LEGO instruction for one week.</li>
	<li>Why&#39;s it special? Each session has a specific goal. By the end of the week, you&#39;ve made a small part of your big LEGO project!</li>
	<li>Real-world Example: Imagine a runner aiming for a marathon. Week 1 (microcycle) might be about getting used to running daily.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>What is it? A specific block of training with a specific aim. It&#39;s like a section of your LEGO project.</li>
	<li>How long? Varies. Could be a 3-week focus on something like improving endurance.</li>
	<li>Real-world Example: In our marathon example, a mesocycle could be building stamina. Over three weeks (3 microcycles), the runner might focus on increasing daily running distance.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>What is it? The WHOLE yearly or seasonal training plan. It&#39;s your complete LEGO masterpiece!</li>
	<li>What&#39;s inside? All main phases, every mesocycle, and microcycle.</li>
	<li>Planning Tip: Start with the big goal (like the marathon date) and work backward, slotting in meso and micro plans.</li>
	<li>Real-world Example: For our marathon runner, the macrocycle is the entire preparation from day 1 to marathon day. It includes short runs, stamina-building, hydration techniques, and final preparations!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Macrocycle = The entire LEGO city</li>
	<li>Mesocycles = Different sections like airport, town center, and park</li>
	<li>Microcycles = Each little building in those sections</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Training = Prepping your body. Undertraining = Not enough prep. Overreaching = Pushing too hard, but short-term. Overtraining = Pushing WAY too hard, long-term.</li>
	<li>There are eight types of training, which are...(reference needed for full list)</li>
	<li>Cross-training: Mix of different exercises to improve overall fitness. Like playing basketball and swimming!</li>
	<li>Overtraining vs. Overtraining Syndrome: Overtraining is too much exercise. Overtraining Syndrome means you&#39;ve got symptoms from training too hard, like fatigue or mood swings.</li>
	<li>Primary Symptom of Overtraining Syndrome: Constant fatigue, even after resting.</li>
	<li>Why is it a &quot;syndrome of exclusion&quot;? Diagnosis by eliminating other possible reasons.</li>
	<li>Determining Overtraining Syndrome: Look for signs like mood changes, performance dips, and disturbed sleep. If other causes are ruled out, it might be this syndrome.</li>
	<li>Benefits of Periodized Training: It&rsquo;s organized, prevents burnout, and is adaptable.</li>
	<li>Three Main Phases: Preparation, competition, and transition.</li>
	<li>Microcycle: 1 week of specific training. Mesocycle: Block of training with a specific goal. Macrocycle: Yearly/seasonal plan.</li>
</ul>

🌟 Remember: Building fitness is like building with LEGO. Plan, build step by step, and adjust if you lose a piece (or face an injury)! 🌟

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Chapter 7 - Training to optimize physiological performance

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Chapter 7 - Training to optimize physiological performance

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