FITT principles

Question 1

frequency

Answer 1

how often an athlete trains 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. for example increase the frequency of how many times you train.

Question 2

intensity

Answer 2

how hard someone trains. whatever the type of training,it must be carried out at worthwhile level intensity. as the athlete becomes fitter this may increase.

Question 3

time

Answer 3

how long each training session must last in order to be of benefit. as the athlete becomes fitter this may be increase. for example how long the athlete trains per session.

Question 4

type

Answer 4

means the methods of training chosen to achieve a persons particular goals. athletes may wish to improve a component of fitness so they will pick a type of training to achieve this.

Question 5

progressive overload

Answer 5

in order to progress, training needs to be demanding enough to cause the body to adapt, improving performance. for example add on each week, like running, increase the distance each week.

Question 6

specificty

Answer 6

training should be specific to the individuals sport, activity or physical/skill-related fitness goal to be developed. for example if an athlete needs to focus on something to help them, the should so something that helps them. example if a footballer needs to practise free kicks they should do a drill that helps perform it.