Principles Of Training

Question 1

What are the principles of training

Answer 1

Specificity
Progression
Overload
Reversibility
Recovery

They are followed to ensure improvements are made to an athlete

Question 2

What should be considered when making training specific

Answer 2

Energy system used
Muscle fibre type used
Intensity and duration of sessions
Skills and movements

Question 3

What is progression used

Answer 3

Training adaptions should be GRADUAL to prevent potential injuries

Question 4

How should overload be approached

Answer 4

Using the fit principle:
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

Question 5

How should overload be approached

Answer 5

Using the fit principle:
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

Question 6

When does reversibility take place

Answer 6

If you stop training or become injured, improvements made are lost

Also known as detraining

Question 7

What ratio should be used for recovery

Answer 7

3:1 train-to-rest
Vital to ensure that the body has time to replenish and repair

Question 8

What ratio should be used for recovery

Answer 8

3:1 train-to-rest
Vital to ensure that the body has time to replenish and repair