Principles of Training Flashcards
Define Progressive Overload.
The gradual increase in the amount of training over time, so that fitness gains occur without the potential for injury.
Define Specificity.
Matching the training to the particular requirements of an activity.
Define Individual Needs/Differences.
Matching the training to the requirements of the person.
Define Rest and Recovery.
REST - the amount of time that is allowed for recovery to take place.
RECOVERY- the time required for the body to repair damage caused by training or competition.
What does PAR-Q stand for?
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire.
When should a PAR-Q be used?
Why should a PAR-Q be used?
Before any performer starts on a program of fitness and training.
To ascertain whether there are any pre-existing injury or medical concerns for the performer.
Name the FITT components?
Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type.
Define Reversibility.
Any adaptation that takes place as a result of stopping training.
Define Frequency, as part of the FITT principle.
How often a performer trains.
Define Intensity, as part of the FITT principle.
How hard a performer trains.
Define Time, as part of the FITT principle.
How long the training session lasts for.
Define Type, as part of the FITT principle.
The method of training chosen to achieve the performers goals.
