The relationship between progressive overload and physiological adaptation is part of the learn to dot point in Factors Affecting Performance: examine the relationship between the principles of training, physiological adaptations and improved performance Progressive overload is one of the principles of training and is required in training because of physiological adaptations. When an athlete is [...]
In order to succeed in HSC PDHPE you need to rest well. You need to rest well not just the night before exams, or during the holidays, but the whole way through the HSC year. Firstly, to rest well you need sleep. Your brain and your body needs good amounts of sleep in order to function [...]
Nutrition and supplementation were the subject of a recent presentation I did at the ACHPER Stage 6 conference. Now that I have presented, I wanted to write an article that looked at just one (1) image that I used in my presentation - the sports nutrition pyramid (see above). I came across this image during a [...]
The fact that regular study improves results in HSC PDHPE is not a surprise. But, what constitutes regular study? How long and how often do you need to study for it to be considered regular study? The answers to these questions vary, so I will provide some general guidelines and highlight what is most important [...]
One of the most important aspects of good study is that it is focused study. Distracted study is not study! If you spend an hour "studying", but in fact spend 15 minutes of that time replying to notifications on your phone or telling your little brother or parents to leave you alone because you are [...]
In order to succeed in HSC PDHPE there are a few fundamentals that you need to cover. Success in HSC PDHPE is not rocket science and it does not require you to be a genius. All it requires is a for you to get a few basics right. In order to succeed in HSC PDHPE, [...]
When it comes to doing well in HSC PDHPE there is nothing that will help you achieve more than perseverance. Perseverance means to continue to the end even through struggles, difficulties and disappointments as you strive for success. It requires persistence and determination as you focus on the purpose of your efforts and the result you [...]
The essentials of periodisation include: the stimulation of physiological adaptations, managing fatigue and ensuring the adaptations improve performance. This is done through the sequencing and structuring of a periodised training plan. Peak performance only lasts 7-14 days and needs to occur at the optimum time for competition and performance. There are three theories that have been used [...]
The key word critically is often added to the key words: analyse or evaluate. The BOSTES website clearly defines the key word critically as: Add a degree or level of accuracy depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to What the HSC PDHPE markers are looking for is for you to be critical [...]
The importance of vitamin B for exercise is very under done in HSC PDHPE textbooks. We have a tendency to focus on Iron, Calcium, and the macro nutrients (Carbohydrate, protein, and fat), but we spend little time looking into the importance of vitamins and minerals. I will post further articles looking at other micro nutrients, [...]