fitt principals Flashcards
frequency
how often a athlete train’s over a period of time.(usually a week,3 times a week,4 times a week,5 times a week)
as the athlete becomes fitter,this may increase.
intensity
how hard someone train’s whatever the type of training,it must be carried out at a worthwhile level of intensity as the athlete becomes fitter this will increase
time
how long each training session is in order to be of an benefit as the athlete becomes fitter,this may increase
type
means the method of training chosen to chive a persons particular goals.athletes may wish to improve a component of fitness so they will pick a type of training to improve this.
progressive overload
in order to progress training needs to be demanding enough to cause the body to adapt improving performance.
specificity
training should be specific to the individual sport activity or physical related fitness goals to be developed
individual needs/difference
the programme should be designed to meet individual needs and training goals
adaptation
how the body reacts to training loads by increasing its ability to cope with those loads.adaptation occurs during the recovery period after a training session is completed.
reversibility
if training stops or the intensity of training is not sufficient to cause adaptation training effects are reversed.
variation
it is important to vary training regimes to avoid boredom and maintain enjoyment.
rest and recovery
is required so that the body can recover from the training and to allow adaptation to occur.