| Date | November 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18N.3.SL.tz0.2 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Define | Question number | 2 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Define overreaching.
Define overtraining.
Discuss indicators of overtraining in an athlete.
Markscheme
overreaching is transient overtraining ✔
increasing frequency/intensity/duration of an exercise for improvement ✔
overtraining is when an athlete attempts to do more training than he or she is able to physically and/or mentally tolerate ✔
decreased appetite. Noticeable behavioural change in food intake leading to body weight loss/fat and muscle loss ✔
chronic soreness such as muscle or bone tenderness/soreness «which is a sign the muscles are not recovering» ✔
fatigue indicators including sleep disturbance «combination of nervous system and or hormonal system overload»/nausea ✔
elevated resting HR/BP ✔
unexplained decline in performance ✔
increased susceptibility to infections/reduced immune function/ continual catabolic state ✔
Award [1 max] for listing three indicators.
Examiners report
Clear, textbook definitions typically provided.
Clear, textbook definitions typically provided.
Candidates generally very well prepared for this. Those who failed to get more than one mark were typically because they listed rather than discussed indicators.
