Principles of training

Question 1

What does SPORR stand for?

Answer 1

Specificity, progressive overload, reversibility, recovery

Question 2

What does FITT stand for?

Answer 2

Frequency, intensity, time, type

Question 3

Specificity meaning

Answer 3

Making sure the training is relevant to the chosen sport.

Question 4

Progressive overload meaning

Answer 4

Performer gradually trains harder as their body adapts. Can be done by increasing reps or weight or decreasing the rest time.

Question 5

Reversibility

Answer 5

If training stops then built up adaptations will deteriorate. Could be due to injury, illness or other reasons.

Question 6

Recovery

Answer 6

Rest days are needed to allow the body to recover

Question 7

Frequency meaning

Answer 7

Number of training sessions undertaken

Question 8

Intensity meaning

Answer 8

How hard the performer is training

Question 9

Time meaning

Answer 9

Time spent training and resting

Question 10

Type meaning

Answer 10

Using different forms or relevant training