Principles Of Traning

Question 1

What is the first thing that should come to mind when thinking about the principles of training?

Answer 1

SPOR

Question 2

What does SPOR stand for?

Answer 2

Specificity
Progression
Overload
Reversability

Question 3

What does FITT stand for?

Answer 3

Frequency
Intensity
Type
Time

Question 4

Which principle of training does FITT link to?

Answer 4

Overload

Question 5

What is Specificity?

Answer 5

When the training must be relevant to the needs of the sporting activity and individual

Question 6

What is progression?

Answer 6

When training must become gradually more difficult

Question 7

What is overload?

Answer 7

The body must work harder than normal so there is some stress and discomfort. The training must push the performer beyond their comfort zone

Question 8

What is reversibility?

Answer 8

Adaptions will be lost if training is stopped.

Question 9

Use a practical example for Specificity and why is it important

Answer 9

Specificity is important because it is particular to individuals positions/ sports. For example a goalkeeper would have different training to a striker.

Question 10

How does overload link to FITT?

Answer 10

FITT optimises trading causing overload pushing the performer out of comfort zone.
Frequency- do more often
Intensity- increase reps/ weight
Type- change the type of training
Time- train longer