Principles Of Training

Question 1

Overload

Answer 1

Training must be raised to a higher level than normal to create the extra demands to which your body will adapt.

Question 2

Progressive overload

Answer 2

Training must be raised to a higher level than normal

Question 3

Specificity

Answer 3

Training must be specific to the sport, the type of fitness required and muscle groups

Question 4

Rest and recovery

Answer 4

It allows muscles to grow and repair and allows biological adaptations to occur

Question 5

Tedium

Answer 5

Athlete gets bored so need variety

Question 6

Reversibility

Answer 6

When exercise stops ie injury and adaptations are lost 4-8 weeks

Question 7

Periodisation/ peaking

Answer 7

The aim to be at your best for competition

Question 8

FITT

Answer 8

Applies to overload
F- min frequency
I- intensity
T- time
T- type

Question 9

Phases of periodisation

Answer 9

Foundation- start of programme, preseason
Development- volume of work is at highest and skill based fitness
Sharpening phase- fitness maintained, training reduced
Peaking phase- prior to comp less work but more intense
Competition phase
Rest and recovery phase