Fitness training principles Flashcards
Frequency
The number of training sessions completed over a period of time
Intensity
How hard an individual will train
Time
How long an individual will train for
Type
How an individual will train by selecting an appropriate training method
Progressive overload
In order to progress, training needs to be determined enough to cause the body to adapt, improving performance
Specificity
Training should meet the needs of the sport
Individual differences
Training should meet the needs of the sport
Adaptation
Changes to the body due to increased training loads
Reversibility
If training stops, or the intensity of training is lowered, fitness gains from training are lost
Variation
Altering types of training to avoid boredom and maintain motivation to train
Rest and Recovery
To allow the body to recover and adapt
