Principles of training Flashcards
To know the principles of training
Frequency
How OFTEN training is
Intensity
How HARD the training is
Time
How LONG the session lasts
Type
The training method(s) that the athlete is using to improve fitness
Specificity
training should be specific to the individuals sport, activity or physical/skill related fitness goals to be developed
Progressive Overload
training needs to be demanding enough to cause the body to adapt, improving performance”
Working harder than normal
Using gradual steps to increase the level of training
Reversibility
if training stops, or the intensity of training is not sufficient to cause adaptation, training effects are reve
Rest and Recovery
Body needs to recover
Training gains can then take place
Adaptation
Body adjusts to the training
Training feels easier than it did in the beginning
Variation
Vary the training regime
Avoids boredom and maintains enjoy
Individual needs
programme should be designed to meet individual training goals and needs”
