| Date | November 2018 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 18N.3.HL:.tz0.3 |
| Level | Higher Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Outline | Question number | 3 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Define active recovery.
Outline the benefits of active recovery.
State one of the principal means by which the body maintains core temperature in cold environments.
Evaluate the use of cryotherapy for recovery in sport.
Markscheme
low-intensity exercise to promote recovery either immediately after / or in the days following, an intense training session or competition ✔
OWTTE
raised circulation rate ✔
enhanced blood lactate removal ✔
accelerated raising of blood pH ✔
shivering ✔
non-shivering thermogenesis ✔
«peripheral» vasoconstriction ✔
Strengths:
acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory for soft tissue ✔
some methods are easily affordable ✔
perception of enhanced recovery rates lead to improved performance ✔
Limitations:
current recommendations are largely based on anecdotal rather than scientific research ✔
can be costly ✔
Risks associated with exposure to prolonged or extreme cold ✔
Award [2 max] for strengths.
Award [2 max] for limitations.
Examiners report
Here students mostly gained marks for the strengths and missed out on marks for limitations or vice versa.
