Fitness Requirements for Performance / Aspects of Fitness Preparation of the Body KC 2&3

Explaining knowledge about aspects of fitness Reaction time needed to respond quickly to starting signal Important to get away quickly at start – if I react slower e.g. 0.2 sec than opponents that could be difference of winning or losing at end of race Coordination needed during dive to get into streamlined entry position Important to minimise resistance and drag on entry and give good propulsion at start Aspect of fitness Purpose Explanation of importance

Explaining knowledge about aspects of fitness 100m front crawl is high intensity, short term endurance based event Due to intensity of effort in endurance based context, lactic acid energy system is main source of energy Statements to show a deeper understanding of the following information

Lactic Acid Energy System Provides a quick release of energy to the muscles Lactic acid builds up as a by-product Oxygen from CRE delays onset of lactic acid in muscles When less oxygen gets into muscles than lactic acid accumulated result is overflow of lactic acid into muscles (anaerobic threshold) Pain and burning sensation Work rate slows energy Anaerobic threshold Lactic acid builds up Oxygen delays build up

Explaining knowledge about aspects of fitness Cardio respiratory endurance needed to supply oxygen to muscles to keep muscles oxygenated while working at high intensity Important to delay onset of lactic acid and allow a fast pace to be maintained through first 75m as outlined by pacing criteria by Maglischo, Swimming Faster Aspect of fitness Purpose Explanation of importance Evidence to show a deeper understanding Link to 100m f/c performance which is HISTEB

Explaining knowledge about aspects of fitness Coordination is needed to swim efficiently reducing resistance and drag Good coordination will allow energy to be conserved so that energy created by muscular endurance and CRE can keep arms pulling and legs kicking for positive propulsion Higher tempo of arm and leg pull can be maintained if stroke is as efficient as outlined by Emmet Hines. Aspect of fitness Purpose Explanation of importance Evidence to show a deeper understanding

Explaining knowledge about aspects of fitness Speed Endurance needed to raise intensity of effort at end of performance while working under anaerobic conditions Necessary to be able to tolerate pain of lactic acid build up during this point in swim Important to be able to swim last 25m faster than previous 2 25m’s (as explained by Maglischo) to either hold off opponents or catch opponents up Aspect of fitness Purpose Explanation of importance Evidence to show a deeper understanding

Explaining knowledge about aspects of fitness Coordination also needed to go into and out of turn effectively Important to restrict loss of momentum to maintain pace Aspect of fitness Purpose Explanation of importance

Explaining knowledge about aspects of fitness  Overall anxiety control is needed to stay relaxed before the swim  Important to stay calm and positive before performance to conserve energy Aspect of fitness Purpose Explanation of importance

Explaining knowledge about aspects of fitness Rehearsal helps in process of visualising successful pacing Important in approaching performance with confidence of how to swim race effectively. Often referred to as getting into the zone – ignoring any distractions. Aspect of fitness Purpose Explanation of importance

Aspect of fitness Purpose Explanation of importance Evidence to show a deeper understanding  Arousal, if controlled to appropriate level, is needed to get the swimmer pumped up  Important to use adrenalin to perform at peak levels Explaining knowledge about aspects of fitness

2008 Choose an activity. Describe the physical, skill related and mental fitness requirements for effective performance within your activity.(6) 2007 Choose an activity. Describe in detail the range of fitness requirements for effective performance. (6) 2009 Choose an activity. Describe one skill related and one physical aspect of fitness required for effective performance in your chosen activity.(4) 2010 Choose an activity. Explain the importance of each of the following types of fitness in your chosen activity. Physical Skill-related Mental(6)

Application of fitness requirements to your performance 2008 Describe in detail a situation where your level of fitness: (i) was a strength to your performance; (ii) was a weakness to your performance. (You may wish to answer this question through more than one activity.) (6) 2003 With reference to your own fitness levels, discuss the specific fitness demands of this activity. (6) 2004 For each type of fitness, discuss what your data told you about your level of fitness. (4) Discuss how these fitness levels affected your whole performance (4) 2002 Describe your level of performance in relation to one of the following: Physical fitness Skill related fitness Mental fitness (5)