Distinguish between training and overreaching.

Discuss three indicators of overtraining in athletes.

Outline the muscular action that occurs during plyometric training.

training is performing exercise in an organized manner on a regular basis with a specific goal in mind whereas overreaching is transient / short term overtraining OWTTE✔

overtraining is when an athlete attempts to do more training than he or she is able to physically and/or mentally tolerate✔

Overtraining can result in the following symptoms:
decreased appetite✔

body weight loss/fat and muscle loss✔

muscle tenderness / soreness✔

nausea✔

sleep disturbance✔

elevated resting HR✔

elevated BP✔

performance decline✔

increased susceptibility to infections / reduced immune function✔

loss of motivation/vigour✔

lack of mental concentration✔

feelings of depression✔

lack of appreciation/enjoyment of training✔

Award [1 max] for listing three symptoms instead of discussing.

rapid eccentric muscle action✔

‹followed by› immediate concentric muscle action✔

Accept ‹rapid› lengthening and ‹immediate› shortening of muscle.

there were some disappointing answers partly because some candidates did not respond to the command term, and others did not know or understand that overreaching is transient overtraining.

generally, very well answered.

a large number of disappointing answers, and it would appear that many candidates did not understand what is meant by muscle action, with very few responses based on eccentric followed by concentric action.