Soc 5: Principles of training (FIPS) (4)

Question 1

Progressive overload

Answer 1

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. It means working at a higher range of intensity than the minimum threshold of training.

Question 2

Individual needs

Answer 2

Matching training to the requirements of an individual.
When planning a PEP the needs of the athlete must come first,using another persons programme would not work as they will have different starting points and needs.

Question 3

FITT

Answer 3

Frequency: Means how often you train. It could be adjusted to help you manage progressive overload. Frequency also overlaps with rest and recovery.

Intensity: Means how hard someone trains. Intensity may very depending on the aims and type of training. So for a runner this would mean raising your heart rate in the target zone.

Type: Means the method of training to achieve particular goals. Type overlaps with the principle of specificity. Training should be chosen according to what needs to be improved and what the end goal is.

Time: Means how long each training session must last in order to be of any benefit and to achieve improvement. Professionals will train for much longer to reach their required levels of fitness.

Question 4

Specificity

Answer 4

Every sport has its own specialist needs;swimmers and footballers obviously train in different ways. Specificity in football may mean concentrating on CV fitness or speed. CV fitness would allow players to play the entire game and speed would allow them to cover ground quicker.

Question 5

Plato

Answer 5

When you stay at the same rate.

Question 6

Target zone

Answer 6

The area between your minimum and maximum threshold of training.