FITT principle Flashcards
1
Q
what does frequency mean?
A
frequency means 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.
2
Q
what does intensity mean?
A
how hard someone trains. What ever the type of training, it must be carried out at a worth while level of intensity. As the athlete becomes fitter this will increase.
3
Q
what does time mean ?
A
How long each training session must last in order to be of any benefit. As the athlete becomes fitter, this may increase.
4
Q
what does type mean?
A
type means the methods of training chosen to achieve persons particular goals. Athletes may wish to improve a component of fitness so they will pick a type of training to achieve this.
