principles of training

Question 1

Principles of Training

Answer 1

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• Reversibility
• Specificity
• Variety
• Progressive Overload
• Training Threshold
• Warm up and Cool Down

Question 2

Specificity

Answer 2

• Task requirements
• Muscle groups
• Components of fitness
  E.G. Marathon runner needs to develop running style, develop leg muscles

Question 3

Progressive Overload

Answer 3

• Training load is greater than normal and is progressively increased as fitness improves
  E.G. Aerobic Training, Strength Training

Question 4

Variety

Answer 4

• Makes training more fun
• Used for psychological purposes
• E.G. Rugby has pool work

Question 5

Reversibility

Answer 5

• Effect of training is reversible
• 2 weeks
  E.G. If a person stops exercising, the training adaptations will be lost

Question 6

Training Threshold

Answer 6

• Max HR in relation to volume oxygen uptake (VO2 Max)
• Heart Rate
• Ventilation
• Blood Lactate

Question 7

Anaerobic Threshold

Answer 7

• Maximum intensity (speed / power) that an athlete can maintain and still have no increase in lactic acid.

Question 8

Aerobic Threshold

Answer 8

• Intensity that the body needs for improvement in oxygen uptake
• 70% of max HR and 50-60% of VO2 max

Question 9

Warm Up

Answer 9

• Getting the body ready for the training activity
• Increase blood flow
• Increase body temperature
• Reduce injury