1.3
Li:
 To know how to structure unit assessment
answers
 To plan/write a draft answer for the unit
assessment workbook
Developing Performance
1.3
“Explain two approaches used to develop
performance”
In your answer, for each approach you must:-
1. IDENTIFY the approach
2. EXPLAIN the advantages of using this approach
3. EXPLAIN the disadvantages of using this
approach
For example…
Interval training can be used to develop the performance of an 800m
runner. This has many advantages; it can develop both anaerobic and
aerobic capacity and allows high intensity work to be undertaken with
limited fatigue occurring. Increasing anaerobic capacity will delay the
onset of fatigue and oxygen debt. This allows a runner to maintain a
fast pace for a longer period before muscle inhibiting lactic acid builds
up. Training can also be made more intense as the performer develops,
by quite simply increasing the frequency, duration or speed and
decreasing the recovery periods. Additionally, within interval training,
not much equipment is required because of its repetitive nature.
However, there are some disadvantages to using interval training, for
example, the intensity of the training will often cause muscle soreness.
The high levels of determination and motivation needed to stay the
course after fatigue sets in can cause athletes to give up, or slacken
their pace during sessions.
For example…
One approach to develop cardio respiratory endurance (CRE) is continuous
training. This method of training has numerous advantages. One of these
is that someone with a low level of fitness can expect achievable goals
from day one through this as the training doesn't demand high levels of
effort but only requires the performer to work at around 60% maximum
heart rate. Using minimal effort means the trainee will be just below
oxygen debt levels. As a result of this, the performer will feel more
motivated prior to training as the work rate isn't as high as other
training methods. For long distance runners this training will definitely
improve an athlete's aerobic endurance which will ultimately ease their
final performance. Another great advantage of using this method is that
this involves little equipment. No exercise machines are needed, only
clothing and trainers. Along with these benefits of using continuous
training there are disadvantages. A performer can find that using this
method can become boring due to the lack of excitement and creativity
of the training sessions.
For example…
One approach used to help manage anxiety is mental rehearsal. Before
performing an 800m run with a accurate pacing, application of tactics,
overtaking and when to increase speed for a sprint finish, the
performer would stop and think or visualise themselves doing each
phase correctly, staying in control throughout and without error. This
would help them feel more confident, focused and less anxious about
the competition and the more confident they felt, the better they
would perform. It would help familiarise the athlete with the
competition site if they could visualise the sights, smells, sounds and
feelings of the race. It can also help the athlete refine their skill and
see success.
There are some disadvantages to using mental rehearsal, for example,
when an athlete is over aroused and focuses on the desired outcome,
rather that the actions necessary to achieve the outcome, their
thoughts can create pressure and anxiety. However, if an athlete
attempts mental rehearsal before a race, the athlete may then
experience a low level of arousal which can result in a lack of
determination and motivation in some to push themselves during the
race.
Factors impacting on
Performance
Now it’s your turn to write an answer…
Remember!
To explain the advantages and disadvantages of
each method,
AND…
You don’t need to describe your approaches