principles of training

Question 1

Progressive overload

Answer 1

In order to progress, training needs to be demanding enough to cause the body to adapt, improving the performance.

Question 2

Specificity

Answer 2

Training should be specific to the individual’s, activity or physical/ skill-related fitness goals to be developed.

Question 3

Individual needs

Answer 3

The programme should be designed to meet individual training goals and needs.

Question 4

Adaptation

Answer 4

How the body reacts to training loads by increasing its ability to cope with those loads. Adaptation occurs during the recovery period after the training session is completed.

Question 5

Reversibility

Answer 5

If training stops, or the intensity of training is not sufficient to cause adaptation, training effects are reversed.

Question 6

Variation

Answer 6

It is important to vary the training regime to avoid boredom and maintain enjoyment.

Question 7

Rest and recovery

Answer 7

Is required so that the body can recover from the training and to allow adaptation to occur.

Question 8

Frequency

Answer 8

How often an athlete trains over a period of time, usually how many days a week? 3 days? 4 days? 5 days? As they improve in fitness they can increase the days of training.

Question 9

Intensity

Answer 9

How hard someone trains, whatever type of training, it must be carried out at a worthwhile level of intensity.

Question 10

Time

Answer 10

How long the athlete trains, as the athlete becomes fitter it may increase.

Question 11

Type

Answer 11

Means the method of training chosen to achieve a persons particular goals.