Principles Of Training

Question 1

What is specificity

Answer 1

Training must be specific to the sport or activity, the types fitness required and the particular muscle groups.

Question 2

What is overload

Answer 2

Training must be raised to a higher level than normal to create the extra demands which your body will adapt

Question 3

Overload examples 3

Answer 3

Increase the intensity- run faster
Increase the frequency- train more often
Increase the duration- train longer

Question 4

3 examples of specificity

Answer 4

Marathon runners mostly do cardiovascular endurance work
Power lifters do low rep high intensity weight lifts
Swimmers exercise swim specific muscles

Question 5

What Is progressive overload

Answer 5

After an overload your body adapts to cope with increased work. Principle of constant overload or else physical fitness will plateau.

Question 6

What is rest and recovery

Answer 6

Rest= the time given to recovery
Recovery= the time required to repair damage to the body caused by training or competition
Harder work= more time for R+R

Question 7

What is reversibility

Answer 7

When exercise stops or slackens and the training benefits are lost
most benefits are lost 4-8 weeks

Question 8

What is tedium

Answer 8

When training becomes boring so it is important to include variety in your programme

Question 9

What is moderation

Answer 9

Achieving a balance between training enough and not overtraining

Question 10

What is peaking

Answer 10

When you are at your top physical condition
Training programme should be designed for peak to be during specific event/tournament
Less work but at high intensity
Last 2-3 days you taper off to allow muscles to recover a full fuel stores