Principles of Training Flashcards
1
Q
What does the acronym SPORT stand for?
A
- Specificity
- Progressive Overload
- Reversibility
- Tedium
2
Q
What does the acronym FITT stand for?
A
- Frequency
- Intensity
- Time
- Type
3
Q
What is the definition of Specificity?
A
Ensuring training is suited to the sport being played/ movements used/ muscles used/ energy system(s) used
4
Q
What is the definition of Progressive Overload?
A
Gradually increasing the amount of stress placed upon the body so that fitness gains occur without injury
5
Q
What is the definition of Reversibility?
A
Losing fitness levels when exercising is stopped or decreases
6
Q
What is the definition of Tedium?
A
Boredom that can occur from training the same way every time you train
7
Q
What is the definition of Frequency?
A
How often you train
8
Q
What is the definition of Intensity?
A
How hard you train
9
Q
What is the definition of Time?
A
How long you train for
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