additional principles of training Flashcards

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define progressive overload

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

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specificity

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

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individual needs/differences

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

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adaptation

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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.

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reversibility

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

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variation

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

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rest and recovery

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

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frequency

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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

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intensity

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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.

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time

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

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type

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

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