You are the coach!
You are the coach!
Welcome to Lesson 6 in Activity Week - Health & Fitness.
The content of this lesson is linked to the podcast you listened to in lesson three and the language you learned in lessons four and five:
Learning Vocabulary - How fit are you?
In lesson four, Rich spoke about fitness and in lesson five, Jack spoke about diet and the lessons introduced lots of words and phrases about these topics. This task is your chance to use the language you have learned to give your opinion about the following situation:
Task
What do I need to do?
In this discussion task, we would like you to do three things:
- Read the article and look at the words in red. Think about what these words mean.
- Do the quiz at the end of the article. This quiz checks your understanding of the words in red in the article.
- Discuss the situation and say what the coach should do and what the players should do.
The Situation
You are the coach!
It's the start of pre-season training and after some light training, you can see that some of your players have come back out of shape. They are overweight and unfit! You have one month until the start of the season. They need to start eating in the right way and they need to build their fitness. You need to design a training plan for these players.
Comment
What would you do?
Think about the situation in this article. What kind of diet would you choose for the players?
What type of fitness plan would you have for the players?
Explain your reasons and try to use some of the language you have learned during this activity week.
Write your answers in the comments section below.
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26/08/2018
points
1 I would make each of my players get back to the rhythm they had before the preseason, return to the diet, gym, and train harder to recover
2 I would start with two hours of gym, a diet of little meat and more vitamins, and finally a two-hour physical training
26/08/2018 03:16
Chelsea
489
1 I would make each of my players get back to the rhythm they had before the preseason, return to the diet, gym, and train harder to recover
2 I would start with two hours of gym, a diet of little meat and more vitamins, and finally a two-hour physical training
26/08/2018
points
players must have a very demanding and balanced diet to get fit again, doing a lot of physical activity
26/08/2018 02:57
Crystal Palace
247
players must have a very demanding and balanced diet to get fit again, doing a lot of physical activity
26/08/2018
points
I would organize a diet with different foods every day, which help to lose weight but also give them energy to work on their training, also change the trainings to a stronger so they can be in shape before the season.
26/08/2018 02:56
Chelsea
-729
I would organize a diet with different foods every day, which help to lose weight but also give them energy to work on their training, also change the trainings to a stronger so they can be in shape before the season.
26/08/2018
points
What type of diet would you choose for the players?
help the exercises with zero quick meals
What kind of fitness plan would you have for the players?
Many stretches to do the exercises well, I think they should do several exercises but with enough rest time to not abuse the muscles and their mobility
26/08/2018 02:45
Newcastle United
208
What type of diet would you choose for the players?
help the exercises with zero quick meals
What kind of fitness plan would you have for the players?
Many stretches to do the exercises well, I think they should do several exercises but with enough rest time to not abuse the muscles and their mobility
26/08/2018
points
All players must have a very balanced diet to be fit with a lot of vegetables and fruits.
26/08/2018 02:21
Manchester City
881
All players must have a very balanced diet to be fit with a lot of vegetables and fruits.
26/08/2018
points
They have to start a diet with a lot of protein, and low carbs and combine this with and exercise workout
26/08/2018 02:17
Chelsea
660
They have to start a diet with a lot of protein, and low carbs and combine this with and exercise workout
26/08/2018
points
I would choose a diet low in fat and carbohydrates but high in vitamins and minerals and then some calories for energy, ok, players would receive a fitness plan plan for endurance, speed and cardio.
26/08/2018 00:40
Arsenal
822
I would choose a diet low in fat and carbohydrates but high in vitamins and minerals and then some calories for energy, ok, players would receive a fitness plan plan for endurance, speed and cardio.
26/08/2018
points
It does not matter what training the players are doing, the important thing is that they perform a good diet and that they rest in a limited time, so that they have a good physical they should go to the gym every day, train jumps and have a good speed and the best is a Healthy diet.
26/08/2018 00:31
Manchester United
567
It does not matter what training the players are doing, the important thing is that they perform a good diet and that they rest in a limited time, so that they have a good physical they should go to the gym every day, train jumps and have a good speed and the best is a Healthy diet.
25/08/2018
points
Would try that their pre-season training was very intense and also that they would manage a good feeding, in this way to be able to try to get them to have a good physical state again.
25/08/2018 23:06
Manchester United
796
Would try that their pre-season training was very intense and also that they would manage a good feeding, in this way to be able to try to get them to have a good physical state again.
25/08/2018
points
-the players have to lead a healthy life and a demanding exercise plan according to their physique, they must also take care of themselves in their alimetacion, taking a balanced diet with foods that provide them with energy
25/08/2018 22:33
Manchester United
91
-the players have to lead a healthy life and a demanding exercise plan according to their physique, they must also take care of themselves in their alimetacion, taking a balanced diet with foods that provide them with energy
25/08/2018
points
- I would choose a balanced diet for the players.
- I would have a exercise routine.
25/08/2018 22:17
Arsenal
571
- I would choose a balanced diet for the players.
- I would have a exercise routine.
25/08/2018
points
I would choose one full of proteins and balanced so that they have the necessary.
Daily training and demand your diet.
It is important because overweight is a serious issue for players as they perform my exercise and have to be in shape for this, as well as a good warm-up to avoid possible injuries.
25/08/2018 21:22
Liverpool
795
I would choose one full of proteins and balanced so that they have the necessary.
Daily training and demand your diet.
It is important because overweight is a serious issue for players as they perform my exercise and have to be in shape for this, as well as a good warm-up to avoid possible injuries.
25/08/2018
points
Task.
Pre-season training:
It's the first week of pre-season.where the legs are trained hard to get back in shape.
Out of shape:
lack of physical ability to perform high impact sport.
Overweight:
disproportionate calculation of body mass and its height and weight.
I believe that the coach should direct the players to have a great development of the activity and the players must comply with the orders and give their best in each game.
25/08/2018 21:11
Liverpool
795
Task.
Pre-season training:
It's the first week of pre-season.where the legs are trained hard to get back in shape.
Out of shape:
lack of physical ability to perform high impact sport.
Overweight:
disproportionate calculation of body mass and its height and weight.
I believe that the coach should direct the players to have a great development of the activity and the players must comply with the orders and give their best in each game.
25/08/2018
points
If in this situation I was the coach, I would implement a diet healthy, low in sugar and carbohydrates, full of vegetables that will help the body to make a detox, fruits that will give them energy and recommend a lot of water.
In the exercise I would start with functional exercises that help the body to enter into matter and after a few days I would add weight, more than anything in the legs.
25/08/2018 20:53
Manchester United
864
If in this situation I was the coach, I would implement a diet healthy, low in sugar and carbohydrates, full of vegetables that will help the body to make a detox, fruits that will give them energy and recommend a lot of water.
In the exercise I would start with functional exercises that help the body to enter into matter and after a few days I would add weight, more than anything in the legs.
25/08/2018
points
-So that the players are fit, they should eat healthy, eat five servings of fruit a day, drink plenty of water and exercise at least half an hour every day. Also thanks to this exercise they have greater performance in the field of play and reduce the injuries of the players.
25/08/2018 20:29
Manchester United
622
-So that the players are fit, they should eat healthy, eat five servings of fruit a day, drink plenty of water and exercise at least half an hour every day. Also thanks to this exercise they have greater performance in the field of play and reduce the injuries of the players.
25/08/2018
points
I would choose a balanced diet for the players, complementing it with a plan or routine of direct exercises that improve even more the performance and physical state of the players.
25/08/2018 20:14
Leicester City
627
I would choose a balanced diet for the players, complementing it with a plan or routine of direct exercises that improve even more the performance and physical state of the players.
25/08/2018
points
He thought that he should be exercised, but at the same time taken in moderate rests, in terms of food, in the corner and without inhibiting himself from outside meals; only moderately
He created a lot of stretching to be able to welcome the injury
25/08/2018 19:48
Manchester United
756
He thought that he should be exercised, but at the same time taken in moderate rests, in terms of food, in the corner and without inhibiting himself from outside meals; only moderately
He created a lot of stretching to be able to welcome the injury
25/08/2018
points
He thought that he should be exercised, but at the same time taken in moderate rests, in terms of food, in the corner and without inhibiting himself from outside meals; only moderately
He created a lot of stretching to be able to welcome the injury
25/08/2018 18:49
Manchester United
759
He thought that he should be exercised, but at the same time taken in moderate rests, in terms of food, in the corner and without inhibiting himself from outside meals; only moderately
He created a lot of stretching to be able to welcome the injury
25/08/2018
points
*Clearly when arriving with overweight, do not perform much physically, they must take a strict diet to be in shape when they have to debut a game.
*A pretty strict one, so that when the time of the game comes, be prepared. I would put a routine focusing mainly on strength, endurance, duration or continuous principle, split or interval principle, speed, flexibility and mobility. So in a short time, they will be ready.
25/08/2018 18:47
Chelsea
761
*Clearly when arriving with overweight, do not perform much physically, they must take a strict diet to be in shape when they have to debut a game.
*A pretty strict one, so that when the time of the game comes, be prepared. I would put a routine focusing mainly on strength, endurance, duration or continuous principle, split or interval principle, speed, flexibility and mobility. So in a short time, they will be ready.
25/08/2018
points
If my players was out of shape I explain to them the importance to be fit for the sports, talking about the diet and some healthy food.
I start with a exercise routine more hard as the days pass, trainig to build their fitness.
25/08/2018 18:47
Wolverhampton Wanderers
693
If my players was out of shape I explain to them the importance to be fit for the sports, talking about the diet and some healthy food.
I start with a exercise routine more hard as the days pass, trainig to build their fitness.
25/08/2018
points
all players need a diet to be in shape, exercise to gain resistance and maintain good standards as a player
25/08/2018 16:42
Liverpool
654
all players need a diet to be in shape, exercise to gain resistance and maintain good standards as a player
25/08/2018
points
The first thing would be to design a very healthy diet for the players and do a moderate exercise to return to their normal physical state.
25/08/2018 15:26
Arsenal
732
The first thing would be to design a very healthy diet for the players and do a moderate exercise to return to their normal physical state.
25/08/2018
points
I think that the players should have a good diet and do a lot of exercise to have a healthy life
25/08/2018 07:22
Manchester United
781
I think that the players should have a good diet and do a lot of exercise to have a healthy life
25/08/2018
points
players should start a balanced diet with lots of vegetables and lots of fruits and besides that, exercise a lot, starting with cardio to lose weight and then be able to tone or harden muscles
25/08/2018 04:25
Manchester United
866
players should start a balanced diet with lots of vegetables and lots of fruits and besides that, exercise a lot, starting with cardio to lose weight and then be able to tone or harden muscles
25/08/2018
points
1. A diet full of fruit, vegetables and protein, cut of fat food and a good workout for this player.
2. A diet full of protein, trying to reduce some fat food for them.
this could be good for the players, because if they are only eating fat food and not healthy food , they will not be fit for the champinship.
25/08/2018 02:52
Manchester City
48
1. A diet full of fruit, vegetables and protein, cut of fat food and a good workout for this player.
2. A diet full of protein, trying to reduce some fat food for them.
this could be good for the players, because if they are only eating fat food and not healthy food , they will not be fit for the champinship.
25/08/2018
points
Undoubtedly the diet they use for these players, would be fruits and vegetables, accompanied with every meal they make.
The plan would be a lot of exercise, morning and night.
25/08/2018 02:45
Chelsea
717
Undoubtedly the diet they use for these players, would be fruits and vegetables, accompanied with every meal they make.
The plan would be a lot of exercise, morning and night.
25/08/2018
points
Undoubtedly the diet they use for these players, would be fruits and vegetables, accompanied with every meal they make.
The plan would be a lot of exercise, morning and night.
25/08/2018 02:44
Chelsea
717
Undoubtedly the diet they use for these players, would be fruits and vegetables, accompanied with every meal they make.
The plan would be a lot of exercise, morning and night.
25/08/2018
points
I would let my players eat what they want, but I would only let them play if they were in a good fit.
25/08/2018 02:35
Liverpool
471
I would let my players eat what they want, but I would only let them play if they were in a good fit.
25/08/2018
points
The type of fitness plan, a pre-season training usually lasts from 1 month to 3 months.In this period the priority is to reduce the percentage of body fat and train resistance and muscular strength. A diet planned for months, can highlight the the player's genetic potential, provided that it is planned in accordance with the energetic demands of training. The diet for footballers should be adjusted in carbohydrates and unsaturated fats to provide the necessary energy. Protein diets are not recommended to enhance lean mass, if not the balanced consumption of proteins in all meals and snacks, taking into account the sessions of training.
25/08/2018 00:56
Manchester United
709
The type of fitness plan, a pre-season training usually lasts from 1 month to 3 months.In this period the priority is to reduce the percentage of body fat and train resistance and muscular strength. A diet planned for months, can highlight the the player's genetic potential, provided that it is planned in accordance with the energetic demands of training. The diet for footballers should be adjusted in carbohydrates and unsaturated fats to provide the necessary energy. Protein diets are not recommended to enhance lean mass, if not the balanced consumption of proteins in all meals and snacks, taking into account the sessions of training.
25/08/2018
points
He thought that he needed to do the exercise but also a rest
25/08/2018 00:40
Liverpool
658
He thought that he needed to do the exercise but also a rest
25/08/2018
points
All players should start a balanced diet, should stop eating many sugars and fats.
Do a lot of balanced exercise with diet.
25/08/2018 00:36
Liverpool
779
All players should start a balanced diet, should stop eating many sugars and fats.
Do a lot of balanced exercise with diet.
25/08/2018
points
Each player must take a very healthy diet for a better physical state and both exercise is good to take breaks on some occasions and exercise very well daily, With this vocabulary I learned a lot.
25/08/2018 00:16
Manchester United
800
Each player must take a very healthy diet for a better physical state and both exercise is good to take breaks on some occasions and exercise very well daily, With this vocabulary I learned a lot.
24/08/2018
points
- I would choose a balanced diet and protein-rich foods and also adapt a schedule for meals.
- I would have a routine to do exercise.
24/08/2018 22:28
Liverpool
829
- I would choose a balanced diet and protein-rich foods and also adapt a schedule for meals.
- I would have a routine to do exercise.
24/08/2018
points
The diet of the players must be very strict and it would be based on proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and a high dose of carbohydrates, but for it to work it depends not only on the food but also on physical activity, which is why a physical conditioning plan is created, such as push-ups , strength and the most important thing is to exercise constantly.
24/08/2018 22:13
Arsenal
644
The diet of the players must be very strict and it would be based on proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and a high dose of carbohydrates, but for it to work it depends not only on the food but also on physical activity, which is why a physical conditioning plan is created, such as push-ups , strength and the most important thing is to exercise constantly.
24/08/2018
points
*I would choose a really good healthy diet, with a lot of fruit, and
strict rules about what to eat and what no.
*I would use a fitness plan with too much health food and too much
training because if the want to be fit the have to remember that "
you are what you eat" and it is the key for a really good nutrition.
24/08/2018 16:56
Chelsea
742
*I would choose a really good healthy diet, with a lot of fruit, and
strict rules about what to eat and what no.
*I would use a fitness plan with too much health food and too much
training because if the want to be fit the have to remember that "
you are what you eat" and it is the key for a really good nutrition.
24/08/2018
points
He thought that he should be exercised, but at the same time taken in moderate rests, in terms of food, in the corner and without inhibiting himself from outside meals; only moderately
He created a lot of stretching to be able to welcome the injury
24/08/2018 03:11
Liverpool
43
He thought that he should be exercised, but at the same time taken in moderate rests, in terms of food, in the corner and without inhibiting himself from outside meals; only moderately
He created a lot of stretching to be able to welcome the injury
24/08/2018
points
All players must have a very balanced diet to be fit.
24/08/2018 03:08
Liverpool
-903
All players must have a very balanced diet to be fit.
24/08/2018
points
Well, if I had a team, I would eat healthy foods with a diet rich in carbohydrates and proteins to keep them in shape and my exercise plan would be a demanding plan for my players to have a good sporting performance and with all the vocabulary that I have. learned from. this week is practically for healthy eating and exercise.
24/08/2018 03:07
Manchester City
-569
Well, if I had a team, I would eat healthy foods with a diet rich in carbohydrates and proteins to keep them in shape and my exercise plan would be a demanding plan for my players to have a good sporting performance and with all the vocabulary that I have. learned from. this week is practically for healthy eating and exercise.
24/08/2018
points
All players must have a very balanced diet to be fit.
24/08/2018 03:07
Liverpool
-903
All players must have a very balanced diet to be fit.
24/08/2018
points
A balanced diet properly manned by a matron and a first team coach to engage and that it's hours of total rest are obligatory
24/08/2018 02:48
Manchester United
725
A balanced diet properly manned by a matron and a first team coach to engage and that it's hours of total rest are obligatory
24/08/2018
points
personally I would give them a lot of vegetables and proteins, because the preseason is already close
My plan would be to do a lot of cardio, strength and endurance since they are overweight and I need them to be in shape again.
24/08/2018 01:47
Manchester United
-890
personally I would give them a lot of vegetables and proteins, because the preseason is already close
My plan would be to do a lot of cardio, strength and endurance since they are overweight and I need them to be in shape again.
24/08/2018
points
I would select a vegetables-full diet with some protein for my players and sometimes let them have a "pleasure" with their food having something of the diet.
24/08/2018 01:41
Newcastle United
462
I would select a vegetables-full diet with some protein for my players and sometimes let them have a "pleasure" with their food having something of the diet.
23/08/2018
points
Whatever types of training plan they work, speed, technical, strength, flexibility or endurance they must be sure to have a good work to rest ratio. If they, for example, training for strength (going to the gym to pump iron) and working on jump training great for improving speed and increasing the power in the air, they would want to have the following training day on a different area of training / different type of training – flexibility, allowing body to get the rest they need to be an efficient performers. And of course, they need to start eating in the right way, perhaps under control.
23/08/2018 23:30
Chelsea
520
Whatever types of training plan they work, speed, technical, strength, flexibility or endurance they must be sure to have a good work to rest ratio. If they, for example, training for strength (going to the gym to pump iron) and working on jump training great for improving speed and increasing the power in the air, they would want to have the following training day on a different area of training / different type of training – flexibility, allowing body to get the rest they need to be an efficient performers. And of course, they need to start eating in the right way, perhaps under control.
23/08/2018
points
I would give them a lot of carbohydrates such as fruits, cereals, oats, cereals among many others and for their physical conditioning is to go to the gym to be in a good physical state and surrender when going to the game.
23/08/2018 02:51
Manchester United
439
I would give them a lot of carbohydrates such as fruits, cereals, oats, cereals among many others and for their physical conditioning is to go to the gym to be in a good physical state and surrender when going to the game.
17/08/2018
points
players should have a balanced diet, which has protein and also a little sugar to activate them
17/08/2018 00:46
Chelsea
533
players should have a balanced diet, which has protein and also a little sugar to activate them
16/08/2018
points
To the players I would only give them cereals so that they were in shape, I would put them gymnastics and 2 hours a day in the gym
16/08/2018 01:56
Manchester United
707
To the players I would only give them cereals so that they were in shape, I would put them gymnastics and 2 hours a day in the gym
15/08/2018
points
Choose a diet rich in vitamin, protein and containing different types of vegetables in addition to the doses in which the food is consumed according to the weight and height of each person.
for physical conditioning, it is recommended that torso routines be worked through strength training and leg workouts with consecutive increases.
15/08/2018 22:19
Manchester United
817
Choose a diet rich in vitamin, protein and containing different types of vegetables in addition to the doses in which the food is consumed according to the weight and height of each person.
for physical conditioning, it is recommended that torso routines be worked through strength training and leg workouts with consecutive increases.
15/08/2018
points
Agree
if I were a trainer I had to recommend a healthy diet for my players I would give them the following diet first for breakfast I would recommend a little milk whole grains chopped fruits or a red fruit smoothie with a small integral sandwich for lunch they could eat roasted breast pesacdo or pasta each of these dishes would have to be accompanied with salad
and for dinner my players could eat a bit of whole grains or boiled eggs
I think that this is a great diet so that a player is in good physical condition also so that he can increase his physical performance
15/08/2018 19:37
Manchester United
995
Agree
if I were a trainer I had to recommend a healthy diet for my players I would give them the following diet first for breakfast I would recommend a little milk whole grains chopped fruits or a red fruit smoothie with a small integral sandwich for lunch they could eat roasted breast pesacdo or pasta each of these dishes would have to be accompanied with salad
and for dinner my players could eat a bit of whole grains or boiled eggs
I think that this is a great diet so that a player is in good physical condition also so that he can increase his physical performance
15/08/2018
points
For the diet
They need a lot of vegetables and fruits since these will give them energy to be able to withstand the physical training they will have to undergo to get back in shape.
I would propose a training that would increase his demand with the days, he would initiate with no complex exercises so that they began to recover his physical state and then he would make them more complex so that they can realize them.
15/08/2018 00:58
Manchester United
672
For the diet
They need a lot of vegetables and fruits since these will give them energy to be able to withstand the physical training they will have to undergo to get back in shape.
I would propose a training that would increase his demand with the days, he would initiate with no complex exercises so that they began to recover his physical state and then he would make them more complex so that they can realize them.
14/08/2018
points
They should eat 5 days every day, 5 portions of fruit, no fats, vegetables,...
They should do a lot of abdominals, flexions, a lot of physical exercise to loose weight andgain muscles.
14/08/2018 23:21
Chelsea
741
They should eat 5 days every day, 5 portions of fruit, no fats, vegetables,...
They should do a lot of abdominals, flexions, a lot of physical exercise to loose weight andgain muscles.