Principles Of Training Flashcards
1
Q
What does spif mean
A
Specificity,progressive overload, individual needs,FITT
2
Q
What does specificity means
A
Matching training to the requirements of an activity
3
Q
What is progressive overload
A
The term overload is used to describe when an athlete trains more than they normally do, this is the only way athletes can improve their fitness.
4
Q
Individual needs
A
The needs of the athlete must come first,using another persons programme would not work as they have different starting points and needs.
5
Q
Starts slowly and gradually increases the amount of exercise
A
Progressive overload
6
Q
Used to increase the amount of work the body does in order to achieve overload.
A
FITT
7
Q
The time required to repair to the body caused by training or competition
A
Recovery
