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• A01 for a 100m sprinter involving speed, cardiovascular fitness and flexibility

  Speed is the rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance.

  Cardiovascular fitness is the ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time

  Flexibility is the range of motion of your joints or the ability of your joints to move freely.
• A02 for a 100m sprinter


  Speed is of high importance to a 100m sprinter. It is relatively more important than both cardiovascular fitness and flexibility.

  Cardiovascular fitness is not very important for a 100m sprinter. It relates to the fitness of the heart and lungs and it is relatively less important than both speed and flexibility.

  Flexibility is quite important for a 100m sprinter. It is relatively more important than cardiovascular fitness but less important than speed.
• What is the primary focus for Toby's training as a 100m sprinter?


  Improving speed
• How does improving speed affect Toby's performance in the 100m sprint?


  It decreases his finishing time and increases his chances of winning races
• What type of training should Toby prioritize to improve his speed?

  Interval training
• Why is cardiovascular fitness considered less important for a 100m sprinter?


  Because the sprint lasts a short period and requires anaerobic respiration
• What is the relationship between cardiovascular fitness and anaerobic respiration for a 100m sprinter?


  Training the cardiovascular system improves aerobic respiration but not anaerobic respiration
• How might a base level of cardiovascular fitness benefit Toby?


  It may help him recover following races or heavy training sessions
• What impact does improving flexibility have on Toby's performance as a 100m sprinter?


  It does not have a direct impact on performance
• What is a benefit of being more flexible for Toby as a sprinter?


  It helps prevent injuries such as hamstring or quadricep strains
• How does staying fit and healthy contribute to Toby's training as a sprinter?


  It allows him to spend more time training, ultimately making him a faster athlete
• Why is power considered vitally important for a 100m runner?


  Because a sprinter needs to be powerful when exploding out of the blocks and throughout the race
• What are the key components of fitness important for a 100m sprinter?

  • Speed
  • Power
  • Base level of cardiovascular fitness
  • Flexibility (to prevent injuries)