Factor Affecting Performance

Performance goals require much more time, effort, and risk of injury than fitness goals. what are the requirements for optimal performance? in order to answer the question we must ask another.

What kind of performance? it is clear that requirements for the best performance in the 400 meter run are different from those associated with the marathon

Figure below shows a diagram of factors influencing performance

source pic from Exercise Physiology 4th Edition (Powers and Howley)

Every performance requires a certain amount of strength, as well as the ‘skill’ to aply that strength in the best way, Further, energy must be supplied in the manner needed or performance will suffer. Different activities require differing amounts of energy from aerobic and anaerobic processes. Both of environment (altitud and heat) and diet (carbohydrate and water intake) play a role in endurance performance. Lastly, best performances require a psycological commitment to ‘go for the gold’