Principles Of Training

Question 1

What can we use the principles for

Answer 1

By using the principles of training as a framework we can plan a personal training programme that uses scientific principles to improve performance, skill, game ability and physical fitness.

Question 2

How to make a programme successful

Answer 2

A successful training programme will meet individual needs which are personal fitness needs based on age, gender, fitness level and the sport for which we are training. A successful training programme will also include exercise in the correct heart-rate target zone.

Question 3

Specificity

Answer 3

training must be matched to the needs of the sporting activity to improve fitness in the body parts the sport uses.

Question 4

Overload

Answer 4

fitness can only be improved by training more than you normally do. You must work hard.

Question 5

Progression

Answer 5

start slowly and gradually increase the amount of exercise and keep overloading.

Question 6

Reversibility

Answer 6

any adaptation that takes place as a result of training will be reversed when you stop training. If you take a break or don’t train often enough you will lose fitness.

Question 7

FITT Principles

Answer 7

Frequency, intensity, time, type

Question 8

Frequency

Answer 8

How often you train

Question 9

Intensity

Answer 9

How hard you train

Question 10

Time

Answer 10

How long you exercise for

Question 11

Type

Answer 11

Which type of method of training to use

Question 12

Rest and recovery

Answer 12

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Question 13

Individual needs

Answer 13

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