Principles of training

Question 1

FITT

Answer 1

Frequency, intensity, time, type

Question 2

train in the appropriate target training zone. train the appropriate components of fitness. who has started fitness training. (E.g- sprinter, gymnast, someone designing an exercise programme) train the appropriate muscle groups)

Answer 2

Specificity

Question 3

if an individuality stops or decreases their training level, then fitness and performance are likely to drop. - Muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance can drop quite quickly if training is stopped all together.

Answer 3

reversibility

Question 4

no 2 personal exercise programmes should be exactly the same because a PEP should be designed to meet the needs of the individual to ensure they are appropriately challenged. Factors to consider: age, long term goals, the results of fitness tests.

Answer 4

individual needs

Question 5

is when you are training too hard and do not give your body enough rest and recovery time between training sessions. E.g- constant thirst, frequent illness, lack of progress.

Answer 5

over training

Question 6

training frequency, intensity, time or type must be increased over the training period to ensure that the body is pushed beyond its normal rhythm. Increases must be gradual so that the athlete avoids a plateau in performance or, worse, injury.

Answer 6

progressive overload