Core 2: Factors Affecting Performance
8 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.
How does training affect performance?
A focused answer to the HSC PDHPE Core 2 dot point on energy systems. The ATP-PC, lactic acid, and aerobic systems compared on fuel source, ATP yield, duration, fatigue cause, by-products, and recovery rate. With worked HSC past exam questions.
A focused answer to the HSC PDHPE Core 2 dot point on physiological adaptations. Resting heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, oxygen uptake, lung capacity, haemoglobin, muscle hypertrophy, and the differential adaptation of slow- and fast-twitch fibres.
A focused answer to the HSC PDHPE Core 2 dot point on the seven principles of training. Progressive overload, specificity, reversibility, variety, training thresholds, warm-up and cool-down explained with sport-specific examples.
A focused answer to the HSC PDHPE Core 2 dot point on training methods. Aerobic (continuous, fartlek, interval, circuit), anaerobic interval, flexibility (static, ballistic, PNF, dynamic), and strength training (isotonic, isometric, isokinetic) - what each is, who uses it, and why.
How can nutrition and recovery strategies affect performance?
A focused answer to the HSC PDHPE Core 2 dot point on sports nutrition. Pre-performance (carbohydrate loading), during performance (fluid and carbohydrate), post-performance (the recovery window, protein and carbohydrate), and the four supplement categories.
A focused answer to the HSC PDHPE Core 2 dot point on recovery. Physiological recovery (cool-down, hydration), neural recovery (hydrotherapy, massage), tissue damage recovery (cryotherapy), and psychological recovery (relaxation, sleep). What each does and when it works.