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 performance.

Question 2

Specificity

Answer 2

Training should be specific to the individuals sport, activity or physical/skill-related fitness goals to be developed.

Question 3

Individual needs/differences

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Adaption

Answer 4

How the body reacts to training loads by increasing its ability to cope with those loads. Adaption 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 adaption, 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 adaption to occur.

Question 8

Frequency

Answer 8

How often an athlete trains over a period of time. (usually a week, 3 times a week? 4 times a week? 5 times a week?) As the athlete becomes fitter, this may increase.

Question 9

Intensity

Answer 9

How hard someone trains! whatever the type of training, it must be carried out at a worth while level of intensity. As the athlete becomes fitter this will increase.