coursework adaptations

what type of adaptations?

improvements synonymous with aerobic training

Respiratory

Stronger respiratory muscles

Increased surface of alveoli

Increased intensity and duration of performance

Cardiovascular

Cardiac hypertrophy

Increased number of red blood cells

Increased intensity and duration of exercise

Lower risk of coronary heart disease and strokes

Musculo-skeletal

Muscle fibre hypertrophy

Increased size and density of mitochondria

Overall increased capacity of aerobic energy production

Vealey

As she has practiced in open conditions, she will have developed her state confidence in a competitive situation.

If she has positive outcomes in competitive situations within training, she will become more confident.

According to Vealey’s model of sport confidence an increase in state confidence should lead to improved performance.

This improved performance will lead to more positive outcomes and therefore further increased confidence.