IB SEHS: OPTION A - OPTIMIZING
PHYSIOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Training - ANS Doing exercise in an organized way regularly with a specific goal in mind
Overreaching - ANS Placing stress on the body that is beyond the athletes current limit, a
short term occurrence
Overtraining - ANS Attempting to train more than the body can physically handle and
mentally tolerate, a long-term occurrence
Flexibility training - ANS Stretching muscles, tendons, connective tissues in order to increase
the range of motion. Types are static, dynamic, and ballistic.
Strength/resistance training - ANS Applying resistance against muscle contractions to
increase power and strength of muscles. Types are bands, bodyweight, gravity or weights
Circuit training - ANS Combination of strength and resistance training with aerobic and
cardiovascular exercises
Interval training - ANS High intensity work that alternates with low intensity recovery
exercises
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Plyometric training - ANS Extremely fast, powerful and short movement to increase the
speed and force of muscle contractions. These are explosive and seen with jump training
Continuous training - ANS Nonstop aerobic activities with varying intensities, like aerobic
dance, jogging or swimming
Fartlek training - ANS Combination of continuous an interval training. It is random and
regulated by the athlete
Cross training - ANS Doing different types of activities while making general improvements in
overall performance
Indicators of overtraining - ANS Increased resting heart rate, muscle soreness, decreased
appetite, fatigue, reduce to me and function, sleep disturbance, sudden/unexplained decrease
in performance, upper respiratory tract infections
Periodization - ANS A structured and organized training approach with different phases so the
athlete peaks in time for competition
Three phases of periodization - ANS Transition (post season), preparation (preseason),
competition
Transition/postseason phase - ANS Allows for recovery from fatigue, about 3 to 4 weeks but
no longer than five, light cross training should be used
Preparations/preseason phase - ANS 3 to 6 months depending on the sport and athlete,
general prep like fitness and conditioning then focusing on the actual activity and more specific
details
Competition phase - ANS Maintain fitness and improve technique, reduce training volume
and taper, perfect tactics and gain competitive experience
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
PHYSIOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Training - ANS Doing exercise in an organized way regularly with a specific goal in mind
Overreaching - ANS Placing stress on the body that is beyond the athletes current limit, a
short term occurrence
Overtraining - ANS Attempting to train more than the body can physically handle and
mentally tolerate, a long-term occurrence
Flexibility training - ANS Stretching muscles, tendons, connective tissues in order to increase
the range of motion. Types are static, dynamic, and ballistic.
Strength/resistance training - ANS Applying resistance against muscle contractions to
increase power and strength of muscles. Types are bands, bodyweight, gravity or weights
Circuit training - ANS Combination of strength and resistance training with aerobic and
cardiovascular exercises
Interval training - ANS High intensity work that alternates with low intensity recovery
exercises
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Plyometric training - ANS Extremely fast, powerful and short movement to increase the
speed and force of muscle contractions. These are explosive and seen with jump training
Continuous training - ANS Nonstop aerobic activities with varying intensities, like aerobic
dance, jogging or swimming
Fartlek training - ANS Combination of continuous an interval training. It is random and
regulated by the athlete
Cross training - ANS Doing different types of activities while making general improvements in
overall performance
Indicators of overtraining - ANS Increased resting heart rate, muscle soreness, decreased
appetite, fatigue, reduce to me and function, sleep disturbance, sudden/unexplained decrease
in performance, upper respiratory tract infections
Periodization - ANS A structured and organized training approach with different phases so the
athlete peaks in time for competition
Three phases of periodization - ANS Transition (post season), preparation (preseason),
competition
Transition/postseason phase - ANS Allows for recovery from fatigue, about 3 to 4 weeks but
no longer than five, light cross training should be used
Preparations/preseason phase - ANS 3 to 6 months depending on the sport and athlete,
general prep like fitness and conditioning then focusing on the actual activity and more specific
details
Competition phase - ANS Maintain fitness and improve technique, reduce training volume
and taper, perfect tactics and gain competitive experience
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
