additional principles of training

Question 1

define progressive overload

Answer 1

in order to progress, training needs to be demanding enough to cause the body to adapt, improving performance

Question 2

specificity

Answer 2

training should be specific to the individuals sport, activity or physical/skill related fitness goals to be developed.

Question 3

individual needs/differences

Answer 3

the programme should be designed to meet individual training goals and needs.

Question 4

adaptation

Answer 4

how the body reacts to training loads by increasing its ability to cope with those loads. adaptation occurs during the recovery period after training session is completed.

Question 5

reversibility

Answer 5

if training stops or the intensity of training is not sufficient to cause adaptation training effects are reversed.

Question 6

variation

Answer 6

it is important to vary the training regime to avoid boredom and maintain enjoyment.

Question 7

rest and recovery

Answer 7

is required so that the body can recover from the training and to allow adaptation to occur.

Question 8

frequency

Answer 8

how often an athlete trains over a period of time (usually a week, 3 times a week?) as the athlete becomes fitter, this may increase

Question 9

intensity

Answer 9

how hard someone trains, whatever the type of training , it must be carried out at a worth while level of intensity as the athlete becomes fitter, this may increase.

Question 10

time

Answer 10

how long each training session must last in order to be any benefit, as the athlete becomes fitter, this may increase.

Question 11

type

Answer 11

this means the methods of a training chosen to achieve a persons particular goals. athletes may wish to improve a component of fitness.