Psychological factors relate to factors affecting the body.
The following are all psychological factors: tension, anxiety, aggression, motivation, attitude and blood doping.
Physiological factors relate to the factors affecting the body.
These are all physiological factors: Age, Gender, Somatotype, Disability, Culture and Religion.
Environmental factors relate to the weather, humidy, attitude, pollution, terrain and access to facilities.
Socio economic is a social factor and relates to the amount of money you have, your social standing within society.
The following are all examples of environmental factors, except?
Terrain
Humidity
Pollution
Activity levels
Weather
Altitude
A risk assessment would need to include the following details, except?
Pitch inspection - is the playing surface safe to use
Players dress - all the teams to be in a different colour
Players jewellery - all items to be checked and removed
Equipment - all goal posts are secure and free from rust
Safety equipment is worn (gum shields, shin pads)
Humidity relates to the height above sea level.
Sprinters, throwers and jumpers in track and field athetics often train at altitude as it helps to increase their performance.
Environment relates to your surroundings, where you live, train and compete.
Religion does not affect an athletes chances of winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
At what age do most sports become single sex?
7
9
11
13
Athletes achieve their peak strength aged between 11 and 18 years of age.
Sports are made safer for younger players by using the following adaptations, except?
Pitch size is reduced
Use smaller nets in football and lower the nets in netball
Duration of play is increased
The size of team on the pitch is reduced
Smaller equipment is used, balls, bats, rackets and sticks
Tag rugby and High Five's netball are modified games that are used for younger athletes.
As we age the body undergoes many changes. Which of these factors is not associated with the over 30's?
Arteries lose their elasticity resulting in higher blood pressure
Muscle fibres change from slow twitch to fast twitch
There is a decrease in strength, power and speed
Metabolism slows down and fat increases
Bones get lighter, there is more risk of injury
Age divisions keep competitors safe as it allows all players to compete equally.
Male athletes have the following attributes, except?
High levels of testosterone
High levels of speed, strength and power
High levels of suppleness
High levels of cardio vasuclar endurance and muscular endurance
Longer limbs enabling increased stride length and a greater reach
The following are all examples of single sex sports which are played at international competitions, except?
Rugby League
Football
Tennis
Cricket
Netball
The following are all examples of mixed sports, men and women can compete against each other during international competitions, except?
Show jumping
Badminton
Rally Driving
Table Tennis
Autism is a physical disability.
Which of the following statements relates to a physical disability.
May not be noticeable to the eye
Life long disability
Noticeable to the eye
Disability for a set time
Sports facilities must cater for disabled athletes. Which factor are the facility providers not responsible for?
Disabled parking bays
Ramps into the building and lifts to the different floors
Equipment to play the games
Toilet and showers with wider access
Hoists into swimming pools
Competition between disabled athletes is made fair by using different classifications during each event.
There are 4 different types of somatotype.
Which of these features does not relate to a mesomorph?
Very muscular
Solid build - minimum fat
Wide hips
Wedged shape body - broad shoulders
Strong forearms and thighs
Which of these sports would not be appropriate for an ectomorph?
High Jumper
Triple jumper
Basketballer
Volleyballer
Diver
Tennis player
Golfer
Challenging activities relate to outdoor activities and involve the athlete battling against the natural elements (height, wind speed, speed of the water, terrain).
Recreational sport is played in a league format, requires a commitment to training each week and is played for fun.
