Raising Mental And Physical Thresholds
Objectives:
- Develops the ability to sustain a high fractional utilization of their maximal oxygen uptake.
- Demonstrates an ability to monitor training schedules and in determining sports performance.
- Assesses anaerobic thresholds correlated to the distance running performance as compared to maximum aerobic capacity.
- Cultivates mental strength by understanding the integrated status of the different physiological mechanisms.
P3 Course Design
Opening Activity:
- Aerobic Preparation
Activities:
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT):
- Incorporate HIIT exercises into your training regimen to improve physical conditioning, endurance, and resilience.
- Use Reaction Time & Decision-Making Analysis tasks as intervals during HIIT sessions, challenging individuals to make quick decisions while under physical stress.
- Cognitive Training Drills:
- Develop cognitive training drills that simulate real-world scenarios requiring rapid decision-making and problem-solving.
- Integrate Reaction Time & Decision-Making Analysis assessments into these drills to measure cognitive performance under pressure.
- Dual-Task Training:
- Implement dual-task training exercises that require individuals to perform physical tasks while simultaneously engaging in cognitive tasks, such as decision-making.
- Use Reaction Time & Decision-Making Analysis to evaluate individuals’ ability to multitask effectively and maintain performance across both domains.
- Progressive Overload:
- Gradually increase the complexity and intensity of both cognitive and physical training stimuli to progressively challenge individuals and improve their threshold.
- Monitor Reaction Time & Decision-Making Analysis metrics to ensure that individuals are continually pushing their limits and adapting to increasing demands.
- Periodization:
- Implement periodization principles to systematically vary training intensity, volume, and focus over time.
- Use Reaction Time & Decision-Making Analysis assessments at different phases of the training cycle to track progress and adjust training protocols accordingly.
- Cross-Training:
- Incorporate a variety of physical activities and cognitive tasks into the training program to promote overall fitness and cognitive versatility.
- Use Reaction Time & Decision-Making Analysis to assess individuals’ performance across different types of activities and identify areas for improvement.
- Recovery and Regeneration:
- Prioritize recovery strategies such as adequate sleep, nutrition, and rest periods to optimize physical and cognitive recovery between training sessions.
- Use Reaction Time & Decision-Making Analysis to monitor individuals’ response to recovery interventions and ensure they are adequately recovering from training stressors.