Soc 5: Principles Of Training

Question 1

Specificity

Answer 1

Matching training to the requierments of an activity, eg forward rugby needs strength

Question 2

Progressive overload

Answer 2

It means work at a higher range of intesity than the minimum threshold of training, lift more over time eg, 65kg,70kg,80kg,85kg and so one

Question 3

Target zone

Answer 3

The area between the minimum and maximum threshold

Question 4

How would you progressivly overload

Answer 4

For strength, overload training is lifting a weight at 60%-80% (training zone) of our maximum effort e.g. if max squat is 120 lift 72kg and gradually increase by 2kg

Question 5

Individual needs

Answer 5

Matching training to the requierments of an individual

Question 6

Frequency (how often)

Answer 6

How often you train. Frequency can be adjusted to help you manage progressive overload
E.g. you may be running 3 times a week then turn it into 4 times a week

Question 7

Intensity (how hard)

Answer 7

How hard someone trains, intensity may vary depending on the aims and type of training
E.g. intensity for a runner would mean rasing your heart rate in the target zone

Question 8

Time (how long)

Answer 8

How long each training session must last in order to be my benefit to acheive improvment
E.g. if you want to improve cardiovascular fitness you need to train longer then 20 minutes in your target zone

Question 9

Type (method)

Answer 9

Method of training to acheive particular goals should be according to what needs to improve
E.g. sprinters training specifically to improve their speed