1.2b - Principles Of Training Flashcards
Principles of Training definition
Guidelines that ensure training is effective and results in positive adaptations.
What is the FITT principle?
F requency
I ntensity
T ime
T ype
What does frequency mean in the FITT principle?
How often the training takes place
What does Intensity mean in the FITT principle?
How hard the exercise is
What does Time mean in the FITT principle?
The length of the session
What does Type mean in the FITT principle?
The method of training used.
What are the 4 principles of training?
Specificity
Progression
Overload
Reversibility
What is specificity?
Training matches to the requirements of the sport or position.
Must be specifically designed to develop the right:
- Muscles
- Type of fitness
- Skills
What is overtraining?
When you train too hard and do not allow the body enough time to recover.
What is progression?
Using overload in a progressive way over the course of a programme.
E.g lifting more in week 12 than in week 2
What is overload?
Working the body harder than normal
Gradually increasing the amount of exercise you do.
What is reversibility?
If training is not regular adaptations will be reversed.
Why do athletes programmes differ?
Athletes programmes differ to match individual needs. Depending on:
- Goals/Targets
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Age/Gender
- Current health/Fitness levels
How do you calculate Maximum Heart Rate?
220 - AGE
How do you find aerobic target zone?
60%-80% of MHR
MHR x 0.6
or
MHR x 0.8
How do you find anaerobic target zone?
> 85% of MHR
MHR x 0.85