Principles of training Flashcards
what does the acronym SPORT stand for
Specific
Progression
Overload
Reversibility
Tedium
what does the acronym FITT stand for
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
what is the definition of specificity
refers to the fact that training should be specific to the needs of an individual and the demands of the sport that they take part in
what is the definition of progression and overload
progression and overload are often discussed separately, they can also be grouped together
overload: working harder than normal
progression: refers to the fact that the overload should gradually be increased as the body adapts and becomes more efficient
what is the definition of reversibility
if a performer stops or reduces their training levels, then fitness and performance are likely to drop
what is the definition of tedium
this mean boredom. training should be varied to reduce boredom
what is the definition of frequency
refers to how often someone trains
what is the definition of intensity
refers to how hard someone trains
what is the definition of time
refers to how long your train
what is the definition of type
refers to the type of training used
