Soc 5 Principles Of Training Flashcards
What are the principles of training
Specificity
Progressive overload
Individual needs
FITT (frequency, intensity, time type)
What is specificity
Matching training to the requirements of an activity.
Example of specificity
A goalkeeper has differant needs to a outfield player so training will differ.
What is progressive overload
To gradually increase the amount of overload so that fitness gains occur, but without the potential of injury.
Definition of individual needs
Matching training to the requirements of an individual
What does FITT stand for
Frequency (how often)
Intensity (how hard)
Time (how long)
Type (training method)
What does frequency mean
Frequency means how often you train.
What does RRRO stand for
Rest
Recovery
Reversibility
Overtraining
What is rest
Rest is the period of time allocated to recovery.
What is recovery
Repair of damage to the body caused by training or competition.
What is adaptation
Your body’s response to training and how your body changes to cope with new activity
What is overtraining
Training beyond your body’s ability to recover.
