principles of training

Question 1

Specificity

Answer 1

Matching training to the requirements of an activity.

Question 2

Progressive Overload

Answer 2

Gradually increasing the amount of overload so as to gain fitness without the risk of injury

Question 3

Individual Needs

Answer 3

Matching training to the requirements of an indivdual

Question 4

FITT

Answer 4

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

Question 5

F in FITT means…………….. (explain what it means)

Answer 5

Frequency. This means how often you train. This can be adjusted to manage progressive overload.

Question 6

I in FITT means……………. (Explain what it means)

Answer 6

I means intensity. This will decide how hard someone trains. Intensity will vary on depending on the other factors of the FITT principle. For example, the type (T in FITT) of training will differ the intensity. A sporting example of this would be a runner raising their heart rate in the target zone.

Question 7

T in FITT means ………………. (Explain what this means)⏱

Answer 7

Time. Time means how long each session will last in order to achieve any improvement.

Question 8

T in FITT means …………… (explain what this means)

Answer 8

Type. Type means the method of training to achieve your particular goals.