M.P.Ed- IV Semester Paper – VII (Scientific Principle of Sports Training), MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY RHOTAK

Time – 3 hours

Max. Marks = 100

External marks: 80

Internal marks: 20

Note: The paper setter is required to set ten questions from five units, two questions from each
unit. Candidate is required to attempt five questions in all selecting one question from each unit.
All questions carry equal marks.

UNIT – I BIO-MOTOR ABILITIES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT

1.1 Strength
�� Definition
�� Factors determining strength
�� Methods of strength: Trainig maximum strength, explosive strength and strength
endurance.

1.2 Speed
�� Definition
�� Forms of speed
�� Factors determining speed
�� Load parameters to develop speed abilities
�� Methods to develop speed abilities

UNIT – II ENDURANCE, FLEXIBILITY AND COORDINATIVE ABILITIES

2.1 Endurance
�� Definition and significance of endurance
�� Factors Affecting endurance
�� Forms of endurance
�� Methods of develop endurance
�� Load parameters in relation to endurance Training

2.2 Flexibility
�� Definition and importance of flexibility
�� Factors determining flexibility
�� Forms of flexibility
�� Methods used to develop flexibility

2.3 Coordinative abilities
�� Definition
�� Classification of coordinative abilities
�� Methods used to develop coordinative abilities

UNIT – III TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL PREPARATION

3.1 Technique Training
�� Meaning of technique, skill and style
�� Aim of technique training in different sport
�� Technique Training, its characteristics and implication in various phases, Methods
employed for technique training, causes of technical faults and their correction.

3.2 Tactics
�� Meaning of tactics
�� Aim of tactics in sports
�� Training for tactics
�� Principles of tactical preparation

UNIT – IV COMPETITION TRAINING AND PERIODISATION

4.1 Periodisation
�� Meaning of Periodisation
�� Top form and periodisation
�� Aims and contents of various periods of periodisation
�� Types of Periodisation

4.2 Competition
�� Importance and frequency of competition
�� Preparation for competition (general guidelines, psychological preparation and
Direct preparation)

UNIT-V: NATURAL MEANS OF RECOVERY
�� Natural Environment
�� Massage
�� Water
�� Means of recovery in Meso cycle

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