Optimizing Physiological Performance

Friday 2/09/2024

Focus: Topic: Option A Review

Bell Question:

1. If you did not submit your flyer as a PDF, please un submit it, convert it to a PDF and resubmit it.

   1. • There is not late penalty for resubmitting

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. Students will review Option A by working through an IB Option A Paper.

   • • Students can work with others to discuss and record answers

     • With each question, students should identify areas to review

2. Once finished:

   • • Year 1s:  Continue working through the practice IA

     • Year 2a: Continue working on your actual IA

     • All can prep for the Option A test on Tuesday

Assignments

• 1. Prepare for your Option A test on Tuesday.

  2. Year 2s: Work on your IA

  3. Year 1s: Work on the practice IA

     • • Due next Thursday

  4. If not done yet, finish reading and taking notes on Chapter 9

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Wednesday 2/7/2024

Focus: Topic: IA Practice

Learner Outcomes

1. Design, conduct and evaluate a scientific investigation.

Bell Question: 

1. Open IA Example 10, it is under the Topic IA in Google Classroom.

2. Open the the IA Template, given in the IA Modeling - Response Time and Cold Assignment

3. Open YOUR copy of the Response Time and Cold Exposure Spreadsheet.

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. We will continue working through a practice IA

2. Students will need to do the following:

   • • Create data table(s) for our group data, done in Docs and not Sheets

     • Indicate all formulas used for processed data, this can be written in a Data Processing section

     • Create graph(s) for all pertinent data with standard deviation (if possible)

     • Write a Data Analysis section

     • Write a Conclusion section

     • Write an Evaluation section

     • Complete a Works Cited section

Assignments

• 1. Complete the Banned Substance flyer. 

     • • Details are on the last page of today's class notes

       • Link to the WADA Prohibited Substance

  2. Year 2s: Work on your IA

  3. Year 1s: Work on the practice IA

     • • Due next Thursday

  4. If not done yet, finish reading and taking notes on Chapter 9

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Monday 2/5/2024

Focus: Topic: Ergogenic Aids

Learner Outcomes

1. Design, conduct and evaluate a scientific investigation.

2. A.2.15: Discuss the physiological responses to exercise in the cold. (muscle function and metabolic responses)

3. A.3.1: Define the term ergogenic aid.

4. A3.2: Describe, with reference to an appropriate example, the placebo effect.

5. A.3.3: List five classes of non-nutritional ergogenic aids that are currently banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Anti-

Doping Agency (WADA).

6. A.3.4: Discuss why pharmacological substances appear on the list of banned substances.

7. A.3.5:  Discuss the proposed and actual benefits that some athletes would hope to gain by using anabolic steroids, erythropoietin (EPO), beta blockers,       caffeine and diuretics. Outline the possible harmful effects of long-term use of anabolic steroids, EPO, beta blockers, caffeine and diuretics.

8. A.3.6:  Outline the possible harmful effects of long-term use of anabolic steroids, EPO, beta blockers, caffeine and diuretics.

Bell Question: A.3.2

1. Read this short description of an IDEXX event our school will be attending.

2. Read the following article on the use of nasal strips in sports.

3. Discuss this question with your partners.

   1. • Do nasal strips provide a significant increase in athletic performance?

      • What can happen if an athlete is convinced they do?

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. We will finish working through the Data section of our practice IA next class, I want to finish A.3

2. We will discuss all of A.3, here is the link  to today's class notes

Assignments

• 1. Complete the Banned Substance flyer. 

     • • Details are on the last page of today's class notes

       • Link to the WADA Prohibited Substance

  2. Year 2s: Work on your IA

  3. If not done yet, finish reading and taking notes on Chapter 9

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Thursday 2/1/2024

Focus: Topic A.2 Cold & IA Data Manipulation / Ergogenic Aids

Learner Outcomes

1. Design, conduct and evaluate a scientific investigation.

2. A.2.15: Discuss the physiological responses to exercise in the cold. (muscle function and metabolic responses)

3. A.3.1: Define the term ergogenic aid.

4. A.3.3: List five classes of non-nutritional ergogenic aids that are currently banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Anti-

Doping Agency (WADA).

5. A.3.5:  Discuss the proposed and actual benefits that some athletes would hope to gain by using anabolic steroids, erythropoietin (EPO), beta blockers,       caffeine and diuretics. Outline the possible harmful effects of long-term use of anabolic steroids, EPO, beta blockers, caffeine and diuretics.

Bell Question: A.2.12

1. Open IA Example 10, it is under the Topic IA in Google Classroom.

2. Open the the IA Template, given in the IA Modeling - Response Time and Cold Assignment

3. Open YOUR copy of the Response Time and Cold Exposure Spreadsheet.

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. We will work through the Data section of our practice IA.

2. We will discuss the connection the following athletes have in common

   • • Marion Jones

     • Barry Bonds

     • The 2021 & 2022 Russian Olympic Teams

     • Lance Armstrong

     • Kevin Gross

     • Nike Vaporfly Next%

3. Students will then work in groups identifying:

   • •  What your designated substance actually is.

     • The performance benefits of your designated substance.

     • Risks of your designated substance

     • An athlete suspended/banned from sport for using your designated substance

       1. • Table 1: Anabolic steroids

          • Table 2:Hormones (Focus on HGH & EPO)

          • Table 3: Diuretics

          • Table 4: Beta Blockers

          • Table 5 Stimulants

Assignments

• 1. Research your designated ergogenic aid and be prepared to discuss the 4 things listed in #3 of the Tasks.

  2. Year 2s: Work on your IA

  3. If not done yet, finish reading and taking notes on Chapter 9

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Tuesday 1/30/2024

Focus: Topic A.2 Cold & IA, continued

Learner Outcomes

1. A.2.15: Discuss the physiological responses to exercise in the cold. (muscle function and metabolic responses)

Bell Question: A.2.12

1. Open IA Example 10, it is under the Topic IA in Google Classroom.

2. Open the the IA Template, given in the IA Modeling - Response Time and Cold Assignment

3. Open the Response Time and Cold Exposure Spreadsheet, the one we worked with on Friday

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. We will work through the IA process and model how to write this paper.

   • • You will need to use this Drop Test Conversion Table to convert centimeters into seconds

       1. • The distance the ruler drops is converted into response time using the formula: d = ut + 1/2.at2, where d is the distance the ruler falls in centimetres, u is the initial velocity of the ruler (if static at the start time, this will be zero), t is the response time in seconds, and a is the acceleration of ruler due to gravity constant (i.e. 981 cm s−1).

Assignments

• 1. Year 2s: Work on your IA

  2. Year 1s: Complete Materials & Procedures sections on your IA Template assignment.

  3. Finish reading and taking notes on Chapter 9

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Friday 1/26/2024

Focus: Topic A.2 Cold & IA

Learner Outcomes

1. A.2.15: Discuss the physiological responses to exercise in the cold. (muscle function and metabolic responses)

Bell Question: A.2.12

1. Which part of the body, otherwise than your core (torso), does not experience vasoconstriction during exposure to cold?

   1. • Why?

      • How does this effect heat loss?

2. What are the differences between movement time, response time and reaction time?

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. We will conduct an experiment involving response time and exposure to cold.

   • • You will need to use this Drop Test Conversion Table to convert centimeters into seconds

       1. • The distance the ruler drops is converted into response time using the formula: d = ut + 1/2.at2, where d is the distance the ruler falls in centimetres, u is the initial velocity of the ruler (if static at the start time, this will be zero), t is the response time in seconds, and a is the acceleration of ruler due to gravity constant (i.e. 981 cm s−1).

Assignments

• 1. Finish reading and taking notes on Chapter 9

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Wednesday 1/24/2024

Focus: Topic A.2 Cold

Learner Outcomes

1. A.2.12: Explain why the body surface area to body mass ratio is important for heat preservation.

2. A.2.13: Outline the importance of wind chill in relation to body heat loss.

3. A.2.14: Explain why swimming in cold water represents a particular challenge to the body’s ability to thermoregulate.

4. A.2.15: Discuss the physiological responses to exercise in the cold. (muscle function and metabolic responses)

5. A.2.16: Describe the health risks of exercising in the cold, including cold water. (frostbite and hypothermia)

6. A.2.17: Discuss the precautions that should be taken when exercising in the cold.

Bell Question: A.2.12

1. See Image 1 for Bell Question instructions

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. We will work through a series of images and videos as we discuss the remainder of Option A.2

   • 1. Coldest NFL games in history.

     2. Windchill, what it is and how to calculate for windchill.

     3. What is Frostbite

     4. Ice Baths and cold water swimming

Assignments

• 1. Begin reading and taking notes on Chapter 9

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Thursday 1/11/2024

Focus: Topic A.2 Heat (continued)

Learner Outcomes

1. A.2.1: Explain the relationship between cellular metabolism and the production of heat in the human body.

2. A.2.6: Discuss the physiological responses that occur during prolonged exercise in the heat.

3. A.2.7: Discuss the health risks associated with exercising in the heat.

4. A.2.8: Outline what steps should be taken to prevent and to subsequently treat heat- related disorders.

5. A.2.9: Describe how an athlete should acclimatize to heat stress

6. A.2.10: Discuss the physiological and metabolic adaptions that occur with heat acclimatization

7. A.2.12: Explain why the body surface area to body mass ratio is important for heat preservation (We will discuss this in terms of heat loss)

Bell Question: A.2.6

1. During exercise/physical activity in normal environmental conditions, vasoconstriction occurs in many locations within the body. The purpose of this vasoconstriction is to direct more blood to muscles.

   1. • Identify specific reasons for this.

2. During exercise/physical activity in high heat, vasodilation to the skin occurs. This is because heat dissipates from muscle cells via conduction (touch) and convection (change in density of fluids) to the blood >>> skin >>> environment. This means less blood is traveling to the muscles during a time that demands extensive contraction of muscle fibers.

   1. • Identify specific physical consequences of this redirection of blood to the skin.

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. We will go over the answer to the Bell Question.

2. We will then break up into Group 4 Project groups. Each group will be given an event:

   • • Group 1: Australian Open (tennis)

     • Group 2: Ironman World Championship

     • Group 3: Scottsdale Beat the Heat

     • Group 4: World Cup Soccer in Qatar (use July temperatures and not December temperatures)

3. Groups will need to do the following:

   • • Identify what the event is, the location and the average temperatures for the event

     • List steps for athlete acclimatization

     • Identify prevention strategies for heat related illnesses

     • List symptoms to look for with regard to heat related illnesses

     • Identify strategies for treating a heat related illness.

     • Taking additional notes would be advised.

4. Both the human male (Image 1) and elephant (Image 2) have adaptations for the heat. What are these adaptations?

5. The remainder of the block will be spent working on the Group 4 Project

Assignments

• 1. Work on your Group 4 Project duties Group 4 Presentations: 1/19/2024

  2. Year 2 Students: 

     • • Complete the IA Proposal Plan, Due Date: 1/19/2024

  3. Continue reading and taking notes on Chapter 8

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Tuesday 1/09/2024

Focus: Topic A.2 Heat

Learner Outcomes

1. A.2.1: Explain the relationship between cellular metabolism and the production of heat in the human body.

2. A2.2: State the normal physiological range for core body temperature.

3. A.2.3: Outline how the body thermoregulates in hot and cold environments.

4. A2.4: Discuss the significance of humidity and wind in relation to body heat loss.

5. A2.5: Describe the formation of sweat and the sweat response.

6. A.2.6: Discuss the physiological responses that occur during prolonged exercise in the heat.

7. A.2.7: Discuss the health risks associated with exercising in the heat.

8. A.2.8: Outline what steps should be taken to prevent and to subsequently treat heat- related disorders.

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question, we are going to get right into things.

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. We will discuss Learner Outcomes A.2.1 - 2.8 through video and discussions. 

   • • Taking additional notes would be advised.

Assignments

• 1. Work on your Group 4 Project duties

  2. Year 2 Students: 

     • • Work on the IA Proposal Plan, Due Date: 1/13/2024

  3. Continue reading and taking notes on Chapter 8

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Friday 1/05/2024

Focus: Thermoregulation Lesson

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question. 

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. You will be given a Thermoregulation packet. You will need to do the following:

   1. • Read the lesson. While reading the lesson you should:

        1. • Provide a title for EACH paragraph

           • Bullet key points in each paragraph

      • Complete the multiple choice questions 1 - 10

      • Complete the ture/false questions 1 - 10

      • Answer the comprehension questions 1 - 10

        1. • Use additional sheets of paper for these questions if you need to.

Assignments

• 1. Complete the Thermoregulation packet if you did not finish it in class.

  2. If not done, complete the Homeostasis Gizmo

  3. Work on your Group 4 Project duties

  4. Year 2 Students: 

     • • Work on the IA Proposal Plan, Due Date: 1/13/2024

  5. Continue reading and taking notes on Chapter 8

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Wednesday 1/03/2024

Focus: Option D Assessment Review / Wet Bulb vs Dry Bulb Thermometer Experiment

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question. We will setup a lab investigation

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. We will go over the Option D Assessment and the mark scheme.

2. Afterwards, we will gather temperature data and try to address these 2 questions:

   1. • Why was the temperature lower with the wet bulb thermometer?

      • Why would the temperature further drop with the addition of wind?

Assignments

• 1. If not done, complete the Homeostasis Gizmo

  2. Work on your Group 4 Project duties

  3. Year 2 Students: 

     • • Work on the IA Proposal Plan, Due Date: 1/13/2024

  4. Continue reading and taking notes on Chapter 8

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Thursday 12/21/2023

Focus: Group 4 Project Workday

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. Students will work on the Group 4 Project

Assignments

• 1. Work on your Group 4 Project duties

  2. Year 2 Students: 

     • • Work on the IA Proposal Plan, Due Date: 1/13/2024

  3. Continue reading and taking notes on Chapter 8

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Tuesday 12/19/2023

Focus: Group 4 Project

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question, I will start class with the opening presentation

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. Students will work on the Group 4 Project

   1. • We will go over the Group 4 Information before selecting groups

Assignments

• 1. Work on your Group 4 Project duties

  2. Year 2 Students: 

     • • Work on the IA Proposal Plan, Due Date: 1/13/2024

  3. Continue reading and taking notes on Chapter 8

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Friday 12/15/2023

Focus: IA

Learner Outcomes

1. A.2.1: Explain the relationship between cellular metabolism and the production of heat in the human body.

2. A2.2: State the normal physiological range for core body temperature.

3. A.2.3: Outline how the body thermoregulates in hot and cold environments.

4. A2.4: Discuss the significance of humidity and wind in relation to body heat loss.

5. A2.5: Describe the formation of sweat and the sweat response.

6. A.2.6: Discuss the physiological responses that occur during prolonged exercise in the heat.

7. A.2.7: Discuss the health risks associated with exercising in the heat.

8. A.2.8: Outline what steps should be taken to prevent and to subsequently treat heat- related disorders.

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question.

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. We will address Topic A.2 after the holiday break. As a precursor activity, students will complete the Human Homeostasis Gizmo assignment today in class.

   1. • The student sheet is given in Google Classroom.

      • On Wednesday 1/3/2024 we will use the HH Gizmo to discuss each of the 8 Learning Outcomes, A.2.1 - A.2.8, listed above.

        1. • It would be best for you if you had read and taken notes on Chapter 8 by class time on the 3rd.

2. I will also use block time to discuss the IA Proposal assignment to Year 2 students.

3. Any time remaining should be spent reading and taking notes in Chapters 8.

Assignments

• 1. If not done in class, complete the Human Homeostasis Gizmo assignment.

  2. Year 2 Students: 

     • • Work on the IA Proposal Plan, Due Date: 1/13/2024

  3. Continue reading and taking notes on Chapter 8

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Wednesday 12/13/2023

Focus: Periodization

Learner Outcomes

1. A.1.4: Discuss how periodization should be organized to optimize performance and avoid overtraining and injury.

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question.

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. Students will work on the Periodization Assignment.

2. Any time remaining should be spent working on reading and taking notes in Chapters 7 & 8.

Assignments

• 1. Complete  the Periodization Assignment, if not done in class.

     • • Due Date for the assignment is Friday, 12/15

  2. Finish reading Chapter 7 and taking notes and begin Chapter 8

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Monday 12/11/2023

Focus: Training Methods & Overtraining (continued) / Periodization

Learner Outcomes

1. A.1.2: Distinguish between training, overtraining and overreaching.

2. A.1.2: Describe various methods of training.

3. A.1.3: Discuss possible indicators of overtraining.

4. A.1.4: Discuss how periodization should be organized to optimize performance and avoid overtraining and injury.

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question, we will start with our last 2 Types of Training presentations.

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. Once finished with presentations, we will discuss Overtraining and the the Overtraining Video assignment

2. We will then watch a video on Periodization and discuss the Periodization Assignment, given in Google Classroom.

3. Students will be given the rest of the block to work on the Periodization Assignment.

Assignments

• 1. Work on  the Periodization Assignment, given in Google Classroom.

     • • You will have the block on Wednesday to work on this assignment

       • Due Date for the assignment is Friday, 12/15

  2. Finish reading Chapter 7 and taking notes and begin Chapter 8

     • • The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

       • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Thursday 12/07/2023

Focus: Training Methods & Overtraining

Learner Outcomes

1. A.1.2: Distinguish between training, overtraining and overreaching.

2. A.1.2: Describe various methods of training.

3. A.1.3: Discuss possible indicators of overtraining.

Bell Question:

1. Please have one member of each group submit your Google Slides Presentation to the Types of Training Google Classroom assignment.

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. While I am compiling slide show clips, students will begin the Overtraining Video assignment

   1. • We will watch the video in class.

      • Students will complete the portion of the assignment involved with the video

      • The remainder of the assignment will be given as homework.

2. Students will present the different training types .

Assignments

• 1. Complete the Overtraining Video Worksheet

  2. Continue reading Chapter 7 and taking notes. The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

     • • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

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Tuesday 12/05/2023

Focus: Training Methods

Learner Outcomes

1. A.1.2: Describe various methods of training.

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question, we will start class discussing:

   1. • The Next Unit Vote Results

      • Chapters in your book that cover Option A

      • Group 4 Project

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. We will begin this next unit with an activity on training methods. 

   1. • Students will be randomly given a training method

      • Students with the same method will pair-up

      • Student pairs will create a brief Google Slides presentation that covers the following:

        1. • An explanation of the training method using text, images and/or video

             1. • This should include any subcomponents, if applicable

           • A discussion of the benefits of the training method

           • An explanation of how athletes of at least 3 distinctively different sports could benefit from this particular training.

2. With any time remaining in the block, students can begin working on the Option A Learning Outcomes Notes, given in Google Classroom.

Assignments

• 1. Begin reading Chapter 7 and taking notes. The Option A Notes Template was given in Google Classroom

     • • Notes are due when the unit test is taken.

       • Completion of the notes enables a push of the button.

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