Option A- IB Sports Science Exam Questions with Correct Answers| Latest Update Graded A+
Breaking Down Training Phases 1. Macro-Cycle- An entire Year
2. Meso-Cycle- 3 weeks -1 Month
3. Micro- Cycle- Within 1 week
1. Macro-Cycle- An entire Year Includes all the main phases of training as well as every meso
and micro cylce
2. Meso-Cycle- 3 weeks -1 Month A specific training block designated to achieve a specific
goal that fits within one training phase
3. Micro- Cycle- Within 1 week A weekly training programme that forms important
foundations of the athlete's longer-term training programme.
Heat Management 1. Radiation
2. Convection
3. Evaporation
4. Conduction
1. Radiation The heat generated from within the body is given off to the surrounding
atmosphere
2. Convection Moving heat from one place to another by the motion of air or water. Blood
transferring heat by convection from deep body tissues to the skin
3. Evaporation Changes liquid to gas
Evaporation of liquid promotes heat loss
, 4. Conduction The transfer of heat through the body
Heat can be generated in the body, which is can be conducted through the tissue to the body's
surface
Thermoregulation Your body's ability to maintain it's core temperature. It does this through
heat management.
Heat Acclimatisation The body's ability to adapt, adjust and acclimatise to the environment,
specifically heat. It is a natural adpation.
Signs of Adaption to heat - Increased Plasma Volume
- Earlier onset of sweating- to help maintain body core temperature
- Reduced rate of muscle glycogen- less cramps
- More diluted sweat response- less minerals are lost.
Heat Illness - Hyperthermia
- Heatstroke
- Heat Exhaustion
Heat Illness and Protection High levels of aerobic fitness often can provide protection from
heat illnesses and similar to those who have acclimatised to heat. Benefits include:
- Improved sweat response, more sweat gets evaporated
- Greater sensitivity to sweat= decreased core temperature
- Elevated plasma volume
- More cardiac output
Breaking Down Training Phases 1. Macro-Cycle- An entire Year
2. Meso-Cycle- 3 weeks -1 Month
3. Micro- Cycle- Within 1 week
1. Macro-Cycle- An entire Year Includes all the main phases of training as well as every meso
and micro cylce
2. Meso-Cycle- 3 weeks -1 Month A specific training block designated to achieve a specific
goal that fits within one training phase
3. Micro- Cycle- Within 1 week A weekly training programme that forms important
foundations of the athlete's longer-term training programme.
Heat Management 1. Radiation
2. Convection
3. Evaporation
4. Conduction
1. Radiation The heat generated from within the body is given off to the surrounding
atmosphere
2. Convection Moving heat from one place to another by the motion of air or water. Blood
transferring heat by convection from deep body tissues to the skin
3. Evaporation Changes liquid to gas
Evaporation of liquid promotes heat loss
, 4. Conduction The transfer of heat through the body
Heat can be generated in the body, which is can be conducted through the tissue to the body's
surface
Thermoregulation Your body's ability to maintain it's core temperature. It does this through
heat management.
Heat Acclimatisation The body's ability to adapt, adjust and acclimatise to the environment,
specifically heat. It is a natural adpation.
Signs of Adaption to heat - Increased Plasma Volume
- Earlier onset of sweating- to help maintain body core temperature
- Reduced rate of muscle glycogen- less cramps
- More diluted sweat response- less minerals are lost.
Heat Illness - Hyperthermia
- Heatstroke
- Heat Exhaustion
Heat Illness and Protection High levels of aerobic fitness often can provide protection from
heat illnesses and similar to those who have acclimatised to heat. Benefits include:
- Improved sweat response, more sweat gets evaporated
- Greater sensitivity to sweat= decreased core temperature
- Elevated plasma volume
- More cardiac output
