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Ch 10Training in Sports — Class 12 Physical Education, concept-first.

Reaching the top in sport is never an accident. Behind every medal is a long, carefully planned process of spotting the right ability early, nursing it through the right stages, and then training the body's motor qualities until they peak at exactly the right moment.

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Training in Sports: Overview

Reaching the top in sport is never an accident. Behind every medal is a long, carefully planned process of spotting the right ability early, nursing it through the right stages, and then training the…

Introduction

Over roughly the last twenty years, talent identification and talent development have become central concerns in high-level sport (Sarmento, Anguera, Pereira and Araujo, 2018).

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  1. Q1Discussion: Select any one sport of your choice and identify four qualities required for optimum performance in that sport. Write down the a…Preview
10.1

Concept of Talent Identification and Talent Development in Sports

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Talent can be described as a natural aptitude or ability in some direction that sits clearly above the normal average — a person with talent can do a thing without having to struggle for it.

+10.1 — Multiple Choice Questions3 questions
  1. Q1The performance enhancement in the future can be predicted based on: a. Physiological factor b. Physical factor c. Talent indicators d. All…Free
  2. Q2Psychological factors contributing to talent identification is: a. Cognitive b. Emotional c. Personality traits d. All of the abovePreview
  3. Q3Talent identification is a ____________ process: a. General process b. Scientific process c. Specific process d. None of the abovePreview
+10.1 — Short Answer Questions2 questions
  1. Q1List the names of components of talent identification in sports.Free
  2. Q2Identify the importance of talent identification in sports and games?Preview
+10.1 — Long Answer Questions3 questions
  1. Q1Adopting Components of Talent Identification will enhance performance factors in games and sports. Discuss.Free
  2. Q2'Talent identification is the first step in the progression from beginner to successful international athlete' Elaborate.Preview
  3. Q3Classify the Process of Talent Identification and Development in detail.Preview
10.2

Introduction to Sports Training Cycle - Micro, Meso, Macro Cycle

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Sports training is never left to chance; it is organised through a family of planning systems. A sportsperson follows all of these to reach high performance in a chosen sport.

+10.2 — Extension Activity1 question
  1. Q1Preparing for an Annual Zonal Competition is long-term planning; it consists of various stages. Working in groups, interview ten sportsperso…Preview
+10.2 — Multiple Choice Questions3 questions
  1. Q1Meso cycle is training of: a. one week b. 4 to 10 days c. 3 to 6 weeks d. Three 3 monthsFree
  2. Q2Transitional Phase is a: a. rest and recovery period b. training period c. competition period d. fitness periodPreview
  3. Q3Micro cycle is: a. 3 to 10 weeks b. 3 to 10 days c. 3 to 10 hrs d. None from abovePreview
+10.2 — Short Answer Questions1 question
  1. Q1What do you understand by Macro Cyclicity?Preview
+10.2 — Long Answer Questions2 questions
  1. Q1All players diligently follow the periodization process. Why do coaches and players follow periodization cycles during training to attain go…Free
  2. Q2Identify the specific training tasks in Mesocycle?Preview
10.3

Strength, Endurance, and Speed

Three motor abilities sit at the heart of almost every sport: strength, endurance and speed. Each is a trainable quality with its own types and its own training methods, and each is studied separately…

10.3.1

Strength

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Strength is one of the most important motor components of fitness and plays a major role in sport, because it is a direct product of muscular contraction.

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  1. Q1Under the supervision of your physical education teacher, form yourselves into two groups. Tell one group to do isometric and the other to d…Preview
+10.3.1 — Multiple Choice Questions4 questions
  1. Q1Jump for smash in volleyball is an example of _____. (A) Static strength (B) Maximum strength (C) Explosive strength (D) Strength enduranceFree
  2. Q2The isokinetic method was developed by: a. HC Buck b. Joy Perrny c. J.J. Perrine d. JJ CoubertinFree
  3. Q3An exercise in which movement is visible: a. Isometric b. Isotonic c. Isokinetic d. IsonomicPreview
  4. Q4Under which kind of strength would you put Shotput? a. Strength Endurance b. Explosive Strength c. Maximum strength d. Speed StrengthPreview
+10.3.1 — Short Answer Questions5 questions
  1. Q1Differentiate between Isometric and Isotonic exercise with suitable example.Free
  2. Q2Differentiate between Isometric and Isotonic exercises.Free
  3. Q3Define Strength?Preview
  4. Q4Explain Isometric exercise with suitable examples.Preview
  5. Q5Write a short note on the different types of Strength.Preview
+10.3.1 — Long Answer Questions2 questions
  1. Q1Explain the preventive measures to be kept in mind during strength training.Free
  2. Q2What is Strength? What are various methods for developing Strength? Write in detail.Preview
10.3.2

Endurance

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Endurance is the ability to sustain an activity — to keep producing energy over a long period and resist fatigue.

+10.3.2 — Extension Activity1 question
  1. Q1With the help of your physical education teacher, design medium-intensive exercise sessions to improve endurance. Participate in groups, rec…Preview
+10.3.2 — Multiple Choice Questions5 questions
  1. Q1The ability to tolerate higher concentration of _____ can help in improving endurance performance. (a) Lactic acid (b) Hydrochloric acid (c)…Free
  2. Q2Which is not a type of endurance according to the nature of activities: i. Basic Endurance ii. General Endurance iii. Specific Endurance iv.…Free
  3. Q3400m sprint event comes under: i. Speed Endurance ii. Short Endurance iii. Medium Endurance iv. Long EndurancePreview
  4. Q4There will be no variation in the pace of inactivity in: i. Fartlek Method ii. Continuous Method iii. Interval Method iv. None of the AbovePreview
  5. Q5The Swedish word meaning speed play is...: i. Fartlek Method ii. Continuous Method iii. Pace Method iv. None of the AbovePreview
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  1. Q1Define Endurance.Free
  2. Q2Write about the different types of Endurance based on the duration of activity.Preview
+10.3.2 — Long Answer Questions3 questions
  1. Q1Explain types of endurance according to the duration of the activity.Free
  2. Q2Explain types of endurance according to the nature of the activity.Preview
  3. Q3What do you mean by endurance? Explain methods to develop endurance in detail.Preview
10.3.3

Speed

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Speed has a complex nature and depends heavily on the central nervous system. In sport it is the ability to perform motor movements — cyclic or acyclic — as quickly as possible.

+10.3.3 — Multiple Choice Questions3 questions
  1. Q1Which is not a type of Speed: i. Reaction ii. Sprinting iii. Acceleration iv. Speed enduranceFree
  2. Q2What type of speed is defined as the ability to maintain maximal speed for maximal distance and maximum duration? i. Acceleration ability ii…Preview
  3. Q3Acceleration run and pace run can be two methods of improving: i. Flexibility ii. Speed iii. Endurance iv. StrengthPreview
+10.3.3 — Short Answer Questions2 questions
  1. Q1What are acceleration runs?Free
  2. Q2Define Speed.Preview
+10.3.3 — Long Answer Questions1 question
  1. Q1Explain types of Speed and methods to develop speed.Preview
10.4

Flexibility

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Flexibility is also known as the range of motion around a joint — the ability to execute a movement with greater amplitude or range.

+10.4 — Extension Activity1 question
  1. Q1Good flexibility can improve sports performance and reduce the risk of injury. Learn static and dynamic flexibility exercises in school with…Preview
+10.4 — Multiple Choice Questions5 questions
  1. Q1Which of the following factors, does NOT determine flexibility? (a) Joint Structure (b) Previous Injury (c) Efficiency of Lungs (d) Age and…Free
  2. Q2Which is not a type of Flexibility? i. Active ii. Passive iii. Ballistic iv. StretchFree
  3. Q3In which method is stretching done rhythmically? i. Slow stretch ii. Slow stretch and hold iii. Ballistic method iv. PNFPreview
  4. Q4Which of the following factors does not influence flexibility? i. Structure of joints ii. Proper warming-up iii. Body temperature iv. None o…Preview
  5. Q5What are the necessary steps in improving flexibility? i. Proper warm-up ii. Proper stretching iii. Repetition of exercise iv. All of thesePreview
+10.4 — Short Answer Questions2 questions
  1. Q1Define flexibility.Free
  2. Q2What do you mean by Passive Flexibility?Preview
+10.4 — Long Answer Questions3 questions
  1. Q1Explain types of Speed and methods to develop speed. [printed as-is under the Flexibility exercises - a source typo repeating the Speed ques…Free
  2. Q2Discuss methods to improve flexibility.Preview
  3. Q3Define Flexibility. Explain its types and any two methods to develop flexibility.Preview
10.5

Coordinative Abilities

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Coordinative abilities depend primarily on the central nervous system's motor control and regulation processes.

+10.5 — Multiple Choice Questions3 questions
  1. Q1The ability to coordinate body part movements with one another and about a definite goal-oriented body movement is known as: a. Balance Abil…Free
  2. Q2The ability to attain a high level of fine-tuning of movement phases is known as: a. Differentiation Ability b. Orientation Ability c. Adapt…Preview
  3. Q3What kind of coordinate abilities are defined as determining a body's position and its part in time and space concerning gravity and moving…Preview
+10.5 — Short Answer Questions2 questions
  1. Q1What do you mean by the term coordinative abilities?Free
  2. Q2What is coupling ability?Preview
+10.5 — Long Answer Questions2 questions
  1. Q1Write about coordinative abilities in detail.Free
  2. Q2What are coordinative abilities, and explain different types of coordinative ability?Preview
+10.5 — Mind Map1 question
  1. Q1Complete the following mind map about the factors that influence sports training. (Central oval: 'Factors influencing Sports training'; two…Preview
+10.5 — Art Integration1 question
  1. Q1Art Integration — Write an Article: Subedar Neeraj Chopra PVSM VSM is an Indian track and field athlete who is the reigning Olympic champion…Preview
+10.5 — Case Study Questions2 questions
  1. Q1Case Study 1 (Training in Sports): a. The heart rate in continuous method of training should be about ______ beats per minute and duration f…Free
  2. Q2Case Study 2 (accompanied by a sit-up illustration): a. Sit-ups are examples of which kind of strength? b. ___________ Method was developed…Preview
10.6

Circuit Training — Introduction and Importance

Circuit training is a method of physical conditioning in which an athlete moves through a series of exercises, called stations, arranged in a fixed order.

Summary

- Talent Identification and Talent Development — Talent is an aptitude above the normal average. Talent identification is the process of guiding a child towards the sport in which they are most likely…

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  1. Q1What is meant by sports training? State its aim and objectives.Free
  2. Q1The aim of sports training is: (a) to win at any cost (b) to achieve the highest possible performance in competition (c) to increase muscle…Free
  3. Q1Define sports training.Free
  4. Q1Explain the three categories of indicators (physical, physiological and psychological) used in talent identification, with one example of ea…Preview
  5. Q1Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Ritika is a 400 m runner who must peak for the state championship in Februa…Preview
  6. Q1What is strength? Explain isometric, isotonic and isokinetic exercises in detail, stating one advantage and one limitation of each, and desc…Preview
  7. Q2What is talent identification in sports? Explain its importance.Preview
  8. Q2VO2 max, muscle-fibre type distribution and heart-rate recovery are examples of which category of talent-identification indicators? (a) phys…Preview
  9. Q2What is talent identification in sports?Preview
  10. Q2A coach has exactly 12 weeks before the state championship and plans meso cycles of 4 weeks each on the '3:1' pattern (three weeks of progre…Preview
  11. Q2Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. A physical education teacher sets up a 10-station circuit for Class 12 stud…Preview
  12. Q2What is endurance? Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic endurance, and describe the continuous method, the interval method and the fart…Preview
  13. Q3Differentiate between talent identification and talent development in sports.Preview
  14. Q3Differentiation, orientation, reaction, rhythm and balance abilities are collectively known as: (a) coordinative abilities (b) types of endu…Preview
  15. Q3State the usual duration of a micro cycle and of a meso cycle in the sports training cycle.Preview
  16. Q3Differentiate between isometric, isotonic and isokinetic exercises, giving one example of each.Preview
  17. Q3What is flexibility? Explain active, passive, static and dynamic flexibility, and describe the ballistic, static (slow-stretch) and PNF meth…Preview
  18. Q4Explain the sports training cycle. Describe the micro, meso and macro cycles.Preview
  19. Q4A micro cycle in sports training typically lasts: (a) about one week (it may range from 3 to 10 days) (b) 3 to 6 weeks (c) an entire year (d…Preview
  20. Q4Differentiate between active flexibility and passive flexibility.Preview
  21. Q4Differentiate between the continuous method and the interval method of developing endurance on the basis of pace, rest and intensity.Preview
  22. Q4What is circuit training? Explain how a circuit is designed with reference to the selection and ordering of stations and the work and rest i…Preview
  23. Q5What is periodisation? How does the training cycle help an athlete peak for competition?Preview
  24. Q5A meso cycle most commonly lasts: (a) a single day (b) 3 to 10 days (c) 3 to 6 weeks (d) one full year or seasonPreview
  25. Q5What is fartlek training? Why is it called 'speed play'?Preview
  26. Q5Explain the procedure of static (slow-stretch) stretching. Why is it considered the safest method of developing flexibility?Preview
  27. Q6What is strength? Explain its types and the methods used to develop strength.Preview
  28. Q6The correct order of the three main phases of a macro cycle is: (a) competition, preparation, transition (b) preparation, competition, trans…Preview
  29. Q6Differentiate between acceleration runs and pace races as methods of developing speed.Preview
  30. Q6What are coordinative abilities? Explain any two coordinative abilities with a sports example of each.Preview
  31. Q7What is endurance? Explain its types and the methods used to develop endurance.Preview
  32. Q7Holding a plank position or pushing against an immovable wall, where the muscle produces force without changing its length, is an example of…Preview
  33. Q8Explain the continuous, interval and fartlek methods of developing endurance.Preview
  34. Q8In which type of strength training does the muscle work at a constant speed against a resistance that adjusts to match the force applied, re…Preview
  35. Q9What is speed? Explain its forms and the methods used to develop speed.Preview
  36. Q9In an isotonic bicep curl, the phase in which the muscle lengthens under tension while the dumbbell is lowered is called the: (a) concentric…Preview
  37. Q10What is flexibility? Explain its types and the methods used to develop flexibility.Preview
  38. Q10'Speed play', in which a runner keeps changing pace over varied natural terrain according to how he or she feels, is called: (a) interval tr…Preview
  39. Q11Explain the ballistic method and the static (slow-stretch) method of developing flexibility.Preview
  40. Q11Which method of endurance development alternates measured work periods (for example, repeated 400 m runs) with planned recovery periods? (a)…Preview
  41. Q12What are coordinative abilities? Explain any five coordinative abilities.Preview
  42. Q12Acceleration runs and pace races are standard methods used to develop: (a) flexibility (b) speed (c) maximum strength (d) coordinative abili…Preview
  43. Q13What is circuit training? Explain how a circuit is designed.Preview
  44. Q13The stretching method that uses repeated bouncing or swinging movements to push a joint beyond its normal range, and which carries the highe…Preview
  45. Q14Explain the importance and advantages of circuit training for the development of physical fitness.Preview
  46. Q14The characteristic sequence used in PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching is: (a) bounce, hold, bounce (b) contract, re…Preview
  47. Q15“The methods of training must be specific to the motor component being developed.” Discuss this statement with reference to strength, endura…Preview
  48. Q15In a typical circuit-training session, the rest between two consecutive stations is deliberately kept short, at about: (a) 15 to 30 seconds…Preview
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  1. Q1Define Flexibility and list down its types. (Attempt any 5 of Q19-24)Preview