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Date May 2017 Marks available 3 Reference code 17M.3.SL.tz0.4
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 3 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Explain Question number 4 Adapted from N/A

Question

Explain indicators of over-training.

Markscheme

reduced level of performance due to overload on body✔

increase in resting heart rate as altered resting heart rate results from increased metabolic rate responding to imposed demands of training✔

chronic muscle soreness is a sign that muscles aren’t recovering appropriately✔

reduced immune function continual catabolic state✔

sleep disturbance combination of nervous system and or hormonal system overload✔

fatigue associated with insomnia✔

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Accept alternatives as appropriate if provided with explanation.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Option A: Optimizing physiological performance » A.1. Training » A.1.3. Discuss possible indicators of overtraining.
Option A: Optimizing physiological performance » A.1. Training
Option A: Optimizing physiological performance

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