Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
18
Chapters
196
Notes
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 2 - Cardio - Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 2 - Cardio - Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 6 - Measurement & Evaluation Of Human Performance
Chapter 6 - Measurement & Evaluation Of Human Performance
Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance
Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 18 - Perparing for your exams
Chapter 18 - Perparing for your exams
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Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
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Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance

Avoid Overtraining Syndrome: The Key To Athletic Longevity

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๐Ÿš€ Fun Intro: Imagine you're training for a marathon, pushing yourself to run longer and faster every day. But one day, your legs feel like lead, and no matter how much you want to, you just can't muster the energy. That's the ghost of overtraining knocking at your door, and it's brought a friend called OTS!

Key concepts ๐Ÿ”

  • Overtraining: Think of this like cramming for a test all night and burning out before the actual exam. It's when an athlete trains beyond what their body and mind can handle.

    • Real-world example: Remember the time when you binge-watched a series till 4 a.m. and felt horrible the next day? Overtraining is like binge-watching for athletes!
  • Overtraining Syndrome (OTS): This is the nasty outcome of too much overtraining. It's like the hangover after a wild night. You can't train as hard, can't recover properly, and adapting to new training becomes tough.

    • Real-world example: Imagine charging your phone for too long, and now it overheats and drains faster. That's your body on OTS.

Facts alert ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

  • Overtraining is the act; OTS is the consequence.

  • OTS doesn't just happen from overdoing workouts. Real-life stresses, like family drama or money troubles, can boost its chances! ๐Ÿคฏ

    For example, think of a time you had a big fight with a friend and then tried to focus on homework. It's hard, right? Life stresses make training harder too.

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Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
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Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance

Avoid Overtraining Syndrome: The Key To Athletic Longevity

Word Count Emoji
632 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited onย 14th Jun 2024

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๐Ÿš€ Fun Intro: Imagine you're training for a marathon, pushing yourself to run longer and faster every day. But one day, your legs feel like lead, and no matter how much you want to, you just can't muster the energy. That's the ghost of overtraining knocking at your door, and it's brought a friend called OTS!

Key concepts ๐Ÿ”

  • Overtraining: Think of this like cramming for a test all night and burning out before the actual exam. It's when an athlete trains beyond what their body and mind can handle.

    • Real-world example: Remember the time when you binge-watched a series till 4 a.m. and felt horrible the next day? Overtraining is like binge-watching for athletes!
  • Overtraining Syndrome (OTS): This is the nasty outcome of too much overtraining. It's like the hangover after a wild night. You can't train as hard, can't recover properly, and adapting to new training becomes tough.

    • Real-world example: Imagine charging your phone for too long, and now it overheats and drains faster. That's your body on OTS.

Facts alert ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

  • Overtraining is the act; OTS is the consequence.

  • OTS doesn't just happen from overdoing workouts. Real-life stresses, like family drama or money troubles, can boost its chances! ๐Ÿคฏ

    For example, think of a time you had a big fight with a friend and then tried to focus on homework. It's hard, right? Life stresses make training harder too.

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