Principles Of Training

Question 1

What is SPORR?

Answer 1

S-Specificity
P-Progression
O-Overload
R-Reversibility
R-Recovery

Question 2

What is FITT?

Answer 2

F-Frequency
I-Intensity
T-Time
T-Type

Question 3

Why is recovery needed?

Answer 3

Rest days are needed to allow the body to recover from training.

Question 4

What does the 3:1 ratio suggest?

Answer 4

A performer should train hard for three days then rest for one.

Question 5

What is reversibility?

Answer 5

Often referred to as detraining. If training stops, then the adaptations that have occurred as a result of the training programme deteriorate.

Question 6

What types of athletes are at risk of reversibility?

Answer 6

Athletes that are ill, injured or who are having a break from their sport.

Question 7

What is progressive overload?

Answer 7

This is where the performer gradually trains harder throughout their training programme, as their body adapts.

Question 8

What are the 4 ways we can use progressive overload when training?

Answer 8

1. ) Increase the number of reps
2. ) Increase the number of sets
3. ) Decrease the recovery time in between sets.
4. ) Increase the weight

Question 9

What is specificity?

Answer 9

Specificity is important to make sure the training you do is relevant for your chosen activity/sport.