Option A & B

IB SEHS

Training

Performing exercise in an organized manner on a regular basis with a specific goal in mind.

Overtraining

A condition where an athlete attempts to train beyond their ability to tolerate physical and mental stress, leading to negative physiological and psychological effects.

Flexibility Training

A systematic stretching of muscles and connective tissue to increase range of motion.

Static Stretching

Stretching where the target muscle is held in a stretched position until mild discomfort.

Circuit Training

A method combining strength training exercises with aerobic exercises to enhance overall conditioning.

Plyometrics

Explosive movements designed to increase speed and force of muscle contractions.

Periodization

A training approach that divides the training cycle into phases to maximize performance for competitions.

Core Temperature

The average temperature of the body's internal organs, typically maintained between 36.5-37.5°C.

Thermoregulation

The process by which the body maintains its core temperature within a narrow physiological range.

Heat Acclimatization

Physiological adaptations that improve tolerance to heat stress through exercise in warm conditions.

Hypothermia

A dangerous drop in core body temperature below 35.0°C due to excessive heat loss.

Frostbite

Skin damage caused by freezing, resulting in tissue death and injury.

Mental Preparation for Sport

The psychological strategies used to perform well under stressful situations in sports.

Goal Setting

The process of establishing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based targets to enhance performance.

Imagery

The use of mental visualization to enhance performance by recreating experiences in the mind.

Biofeedback

The use of instruments to measure and provide information on physiological functions to help athletes gain awareness and control.