Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
18
Chapters
197
Notes
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 2 - Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance
Chapter 7 - Training to optimize physiological performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 18 - Perparing For Your Exams
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
The Dark Side Of Athletic Weight Cutting: Uncover The Risks And Alternatives
618 words
4 mins read
Last edited onย 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
Sports & weight categories ๐ฅ
- Sports like boxing, wrestling, and powerlifting have weight classes.
- Athletes often want to be close to the top weight of their category for an edge over rivals.
- Real-world example: Imagine being the heaviest person in a boxing category, potentially giving you more power behind your punches compared to lighter competitors.
How athletes manage weight ๐ง
Rapid weight loss before competitions.
- Methods
- Starvation diets.
- Drugs causing vomiting or diarrhea.
- Dehydration techniques:
- Exercising in hot climates.
- Wearing non-breathable suits (increases sweat).
- Saunas.
- Diuretics.
- Real-world example: Ever seen an athlete dripping in sweat, wearing a full suit on a sunny day? They might be trying to shed those last few pounds!
When lighter is better ๐
In some sports, weighing less is beneficial.
- Example: Jockeys try to be light so the horse runs faster for longer.
- Fun Fact: Ever wonder why jockeys are usually small and light? Less weight for the horse means a potential speed boost!
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Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
The Dark Side Of Athletic Weight Cutting: Uncover The Risks And Alternatives
618 words
4 mins read
Last edited onย 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
Sports & weight categories ๐ฅ
- Sports like boxing, wrestling, and powerlifting have weight classes.
- Athletes often want to be close to the top weight of their category for an edge over rivals.
- Real-world example: Imagine being the heaviest person in a boxing category, potentially giving you more power behind your punches compared to lighter competitors.
How athletes manage weight ๐ง
Rapid weight loss before competitions.
- Methods
- Starvation diets.
- Drugs causing vomiting or diarrhea.
- Dehydration techniques:
- Exercising in hot climates.
- Wearing non-breathable suits (increases sweat).
- Saunas.
- Diuretics.
- Real-world example: Ever seen an athlete dripping in sweat, wearing a full suit on a sunny day? They might be trying to shed those last few pounds!
When lighter is better ๐
In some sports, weighing less is beneficial.
- Example: Jockeys try to be light so the horse runs faster for longer.
- Fun Fact: Ever wonder why jockeys are usually small and light? Less weight for the horse means a potential speed boost!
Unlock the Full Content!
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 ๐