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Question 1

Define Variation

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Define Rest and Recovery

Answer 2

Rest – the period of time allotted to recovery

Recovery - the time required to repair damage to the body caused by training or competition

Question 3

Define Specificity

Answer 3

Specificity means matching training to the requirements of an activity. Every sport has its own specialist needs, divers and long-distance runners obviously train differently

Question 4

Define Revesibility

Answer 4

Your fitness level changes all the time and will go down if you stop training or get injured and therefore you will ‘lose fitness’.

Question 5

Define Adaptation

Answer 5

This happens during your recovery from training. Your body builds itself bigger and better to be able to cope with training loads. Your body adapts to training

Question 6

Define Individual needs & differences

Answer 6

Matching training to the requirements of an individual

Question 7

Define Progressive Overload

Answer 7

Progressive Overload means gradually increasing the amount of overload so as to gain fitness without the risk of injury. For example, performing 2 more reps than your card asks you to do in the fitness room, or running an extra lap than the previous week.