Laws of Reflexes and Conditioning
1st Law of the Door
It is an objective factor (all stimuli). The threshold sets a minimum quantity which must be a stimulus to generate a reaction. It is characteristic of each kind – depends on other stimuli.
2nd Law of Latency
It is an objective factor. Latency is the interval of time between stimulus and response. E ‘R (‘ = latency). If there is an immediate response, it is called Interrupt (because it is not possible). The more intense the stimulus, the lower the latency.
3rd Law of Magnitude
A greater
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Mountain Cuisine
Types of Food
While on the mountain, climbers need to eat primarily hot meals like pasta and stews. Other options include:
- Pasta dishes
- Natural survival foods
- Canned vegetables and fruits
- Freeze-dried food
Survival Food
Nature can provide sustenance if you know what to look for. Learn about the flora of the region where you’ll be climbing. Plants can provide food, medicine, weapons, and raw materials for shelter and fire.
Utensils
Aluminum containers may melt when used with high-powered stoves.
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Anorexia Nervosa
DSM-IV-TR Criteria for Anorexia Nervosa (307.1)
- Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height (e.g., weight loss leading to a weight less than 85% of that expected).
- Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight.
- Disturbance in the way in which one’s body weight or shape is experienced, undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current low body weight.
- In postmenarcheal
Training Systems in Athletics
Classification Systems
Natural Systems and Releases
The classification of a natural system refers to its realization in nature and exploits the physical characteristics of the environment. By contrast, artificial systems aim to categorize based on specific characteristics and distances. We will adopt the following general classifications:
- Continuous Systems: Performed without pausing the training load.
- Fractional Systems: Characterized by dividing the training load into parts with recovery pauses between
Strength Training Principles and Methods
Training Cycles
Macrocycle
Macrocycles are involved in the development stages of a new physical and sports training plan. According to the objectives, they can last from one to three years, with the most common being the annual or seasonal macrocycle.
Mesocycle
Mesocycles are the parts into which a macrocycle is divided. They usually last from one and a half to three months, with specific goals within each macrocycle.
Microcycle
The microcycle is the smallest unit in which training is organized, lasting
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Key Concepts
Drive Communication
A set of relationships between participants in a praxiosocial situation (e.g., hitting an opponent in boxing, intercepting a ball, exchanging equipment in rhythmic gymnastics).
Motor Task
An organized set of motor objectives, engines, and environmental conditions. This constitutes the situation prior to praxiomotor action. Norms and conditions shape and define a game, sport, or physical act. Examples include the rules of a sport or game engine. A motor task distinguishes
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