Comparative Study Task

HSC Option 4: Improving Health

Students Learn About:
strength training
weight training, eg plates, dumbbells
isometric training
aerobic training
continuous/uniformfartlek
long interval
anaerobic training (power and speed)
developing power through
resistance/weight training
initial planning considerations
performance and fitness needs
(individual, team)
elements to be considered when
designing a training session
health and safety considerations
providing an overview of the session to
athletes (goal-specific)
warm up and cool down
skill instruction and practice
conditioning
evaluation

Students Learn to:

analyse TWO of the training types by
drawing on current and reliable sources of
information to:
examine the types of training methods
and how they best suit specific
performance requirements
design a training program
describe how training adaptations can
be measured and monitored

identify safe and potentially harmful

training procedures.
describe the specific considerations of
planning for performance in
events/competitions. How would this
planning differ for elite athletes and
recreational/amateur participants?
design and implement a training session
for a specific event. Evaluate the session
by considering questions such as:
did the activities match the abilities of
the group?
what was the reaction of the group?
how could the session be modified?

What this task will help you achieve!

By reading the articles students will receive an insight to different training methods and how
they have an effect on certain sports. These articles discuss different training methods on
sprinting, whether it be weight training, aerobic training and/or anaerobic training. This will
help students understand when to apply these types of training methods and for what results.

Threshold Concepts
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Students will be required to do their own research using ICT devices throughout this
activity.

Students will be required to critically analyse the following articles.

Students will be required to use their critical thinking skills to answer the following
activities.
Students will be required to communicate their thoughts through the process of the

following activities.

Activity
1

Identify key training methods that will improve the performance of a rugby league

player. Justify your answer by explaining how they will help this player. (250 Words)
Compare and contrast two methods of training for improved performance as seen
within the articles. Be sure to explain what each training method is used for and

sports that they can be used in. (250 words)

Design a weekly training program for an athlete from a sport of your choice. Discuss

how this training program can be monitored for to assess improvement. (250 words)
Describe how planning for performance differs for different athletes. Explain the
effectiveness of planning and how it helps achieving an improvement. (250 words)