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Question 1 (14 marks)
A young track and field athlete attempting to improve their performance in the 1500m has
engaged in a training program that involves the following training methods;
• Fartlek Training
• Long Interval Training
She has applied the training principles appropriately training 5 times per week for at least 30
minutes in each session. She has also ensured that her average heart rate is between 70 and
85% of her HR max.
a. As a result of this type of training, the athlete is likely to see an increase in the volume
of the left ventricle and stroke volume and a decrease in heart rate at rest and during
sub-maximal exercise. Discuss the relationship between ventricle volume, stroke
volume, heart rate and cardiac output at rest, during sub-maximal intensity and at
maximal intensity. (4 marks)
c. Would these training methods be more appropriate for improving LIP or improving
lactate tolerance? (1 mark)
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d. Outline the differences in the training that would be utilised to improve LIP versus
those used to improve lactate tolerance. (6 marks)
Question 2 (9 marks)
The table below shows the pre and post test results for an individual engaged in a training
program designed to improve muscular strength, muscular power and agility.
a. Identify which of the following athletes is most likely to have completed the tests listed
above; Field Hockey Player, Sprint Cyclist, Weight Lifter, Volleyball Player. (1 mark)
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b. The athlete involved utilised Resistance Training in their program to improve these
fitness components. Use the table below to outline how their resistance training would
have been planned to ensure improvement in muscular strength and power occurred.
(4 marks)
Resistance 80 - 95% RM
Sets 2-4
Repetitions 3-5
c. Name and describe two chronic adaptations that would result in the improvements in
each of muscular strength and power. (4 marks)
Muscular Strength
Muscular Power
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Question 3 (4 marks)
The women’s world record for the 100m is was set by Florence Griffith-Joyner at 10.49
seconds in 1988. The fastest Australian woman in the 100m is Melissa Breen who set a time of
11.11 seconds in 2014. Outline how a difference in fuel substrate levels attained through
training may account for the difference in the times.
a. Identify two chronic adaptations of the cardiovascular system in each of the blood and
blood vessels and outline their impact on performance. (4 marks)
Blood
Blood Vessels
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b. Pulmonary diffusion is known to increase as a result of long term training using
methods such as those outlined above. Describe the process of gaseous exchange
within the lungs. (2 marks)
c. Name two chronic adaptations of the respiratory system that contribute to an increase
in pulmonary diffusion. (2 marks)
e. In the table below, demonstrate how you would modify the interval training session to
achieve increased muscle buffering capacity and increased glycolytic enzymes.
(3 marks)