ACHPER NSW PDHPE HSC Enrichment Day 2006 Core 2 Factors Affecting Performance

1. ACHPER NSW PDHPE HSC Enrichment Day 2006 Core 2 Factors Affecting Performance

2. Factors Affecting Performance Overview How can psychology affect performance? • anxiety • managing anxiety How does training affect performance? • energy systems • types of training

3. YES WE ARE GOING TO THE WORLD CUP!! Mark Schwarzer: The Hero Made two memorable saves in the penalty shootout What was the key to his memorable performance?

4. MANAGING ANXIETY ANXIETY Fear STRESS TRAIT Varies in individuals Response to everyday situations STATE Increased distress in response to certain situations PHYSICAL RESPONSE ANXIETY Psychological state AROUSAL Physiological response to anxiety

5. MANAGING ANXIETY Visualisation and Mental Rehearsal Visualisation is picturing a skill. Important when learning to correct errors and increase confidence Mental rehearsal is picturing a performance. Important when learning to block out distractions, mentally experience & practice performance

6. MANAGING ANXIETY Concentration / Attentional Skills Relaxation Focusing on the process rather than the outcome Optimal relaxation is important for effective imagery and combining the mind and body Types of Concentration Total Many breaks Few breaks Types of Relaxation Meditation Centred breathing Self–hypnosis Progressive muscular

7. MANAGING ANXIETY Goal Setting Provides targets to aspire to. Important when learning, gives direction, gives reason to persevere, provides a focus and formula for success WHAT HOW KNOW WHEN PAY?

8. Production of energy in the body How much ATP can be stored in a cell? energy for muscle movement ATP A P P P Bond broken by an enzyme Energy released for movement and heat ADP is produced More ATP is required A P P P

9. Resynthesis (recycling) • Only a small amount of ATP can be stored • Phosphate used to rebuild ATP • Three methods of resynthesis All 3 depend on: Time and Intensity 2 occur rapidly (anaerobically) 1 occurs as oxygen reaches the cells (aerobically)

10. Energy Systems

11. The World Game:Soccer What energy systems are used? What components of fitness are important? Do Harry Kewell and Mark Schwarzer have different needs? 90 minutes of players exploding through a defensive gap, turning & side-stepping to avoid defensive lunges, jumping into the air to head the ball and firing the ball home to score a goal.

12. Energy Systems Alactacid (ATP/PC) Lactic Acid Aerobic Fitness Components Speed Strength Power Agility Flexibility Endurance The World Game:Soccer

13. Training for Germany:World Cup 2006 Aerobic Training Continuous Fartlek Interval Circuit Strength Training Isotonic Isometric Isokinetic Plyometrics Flexibility Training Static Ballistic PNF

14. Training for Germany:World Cup 2006 Aerobic Training Strength Training Flexibility Training Static Stretching Held 30secs Warm up and cool down Ballistic Stretching Repeated swinging and Bouncing Sport specific Continuous Running Cycling Rowing Machine Swimming Interval Stride Interval Sprint Interval Bounding Interval PNF Stretching Static stretch Isometric contraction held for 10 secs Static stretch Fartlek Running Cycling Circuit Aerobic activities Muscular endurance Skill related