Soc 5: Principles Of Training

Question 1

Specificity

And one example

Answer 1

Matching training to the requirements of an activity. Every sport has its own specialist needs.
E.g. a centre midfielder in football would need high levels of cardiovascular fitness.

Question 2

Progressive overload

And one example

Answer 2

The term ‘overload’ is used to describe when an athelete trains more than they usually do. It is training at a higher intensity than their minimum threshold. This is the only way atheletes can improve their fitness. It is also an very safe way to improve your fitness. It is often mistanken for being bad.
E.g. dont do 60 kg bench press every week do for example 60 to 65 70 ect but not just 60, 80, 100 as you could injure yourself.

Question 3

What is the target zone

Answer 3

The area between the minimum and maximum threshold of training

Question 4

How do you progressively overload

Answer 4

For strength, overload training may mean lifting a weight at 60 to 80% of maximum effort. Lets say the complete max squat you can lift is 120kg you would work out 60 to 80% which its 72 to 96kg. You would start at 72 and then gradually work your way up to 96kg.

Question 5

Individual needs

And one example

Answer 5

Matching the training requirements of an individual (not an activity).
New atheletes would not train the same as a pro athelete.

Question 6

Frequency

Answer 6

How often you train. It can be adjusted to manage your orogressive overload.

Question 7

Intensity

Answer 7

How hard someone trains. It may vary depending on the on the aims of the training.

Question 8

Time

Answer 8

Hwo long each training session must last in order to be of any benefit.

Question 9

Type

Answer 9

The method of training to achieve goals. Training should be matched to the needs of the sport.