Critiquing & Evaluating Training Programs

Question 1

How many marks or pointers does a critique questions generally have?

Answer 1

4

Question 2

What are the 4 pointers you should ideally include in a crtique question?

Answer 2

1. Saying whether the program is effective or not
2. A positive of program
3. A negative of program
4. A change to program to combat the identified negative

Question 3

How should you say whether a training program is effective or not

Answer 3

“The training program is somewhat effective…(data link)”

Question 4

What must be included when talking about a positive or negative of a training program

Answer 4

• State the positive or negative with specific data link
• Explain the benefit or negative caused by it
• Link the effects of it to athlete’es performance/goal

Question 5

What does an evaluate question for a training person ask for?

Answer 5

Whether the training session is effective or not effective

Question 6

How should you ideally answer an evaluate question?

Answer 6

Using a FITT analysis of a program
(Some questions will specifically ask for FITT analysis, and only FITT principles can be used to answer)

Question 7

What does FITT stand for?

Answer 7

Frequency, Intensity, Type and Time

Question 8

What should you consider in terms of frequency for a FITT analysis?

Answer 8

Are there the right amount of sessions with correct rest between resistance/plyometric session?

Question 9

What should you consider in terms of Intensity for a FITT analysis?

Answer 9

Whether the % of Max HR, RPE or % of 1RM helps target the appropriate fitness component

Question 10

What should you consider in terms of Type for a FITT analysis?

Answer 10

Type of training method (eg: resistance training, continuous run, plyometrics, etc, ballistic stretching, etc)

Question 11

What should you consider in terms of Time for a FITT analysis?

Answer 11

• Duration of individual training sessions
• Program as a whole
• Specific parts of a program (rest breaks, work duration, etc.)