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slower pace used to recover in time for next burst of speed / hill / higher
intensity work;
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in water heat is conducted away from the body faster than air ✔
heat loss in water is faster when the water is moving due to the convective
heat loss «26x faster in water» ✔
swimming at high speeds may allow the metabolic rate to increase and
compensate for the heat loss ✔
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3. [Maximum mark: 3] 17N.3.SL.tz0.2
(a) Explain the effects of three physiological adaptations that
occur with heat acclimatization. [3]
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Strengths:
«inhibit adrenaline and therefore» reduce nervousness/anxiety ✔
Limitations:
illegal «in accordance with WADA code» ✔
erectile dysfunction ✔
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anabolic steroids ✔
beta blockers ✔
Accept appropriate examples of classes of aids, not specific examples. Full names need to be used eg
anabolic steroids not just steroids.
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EPO elevates / regulates red blood cell production <by stimulating bone
marrow cells>
OR
increases hemoglobin concentration ✔
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hyperventilation;
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the greater need for energy increases the need for fluid intake.
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(b) Discuss the possible benefits of the live high, train low (LHTL)
approach to altitude training. [2]
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by training low athletes are able to maintain the high level of intensity
needed to improve performance;
They will have a competitive advantage as they will have the physiological
benefits of living at altitude;