Soc5 : Principles Of Training

Question 1

Specificity

Answer 1

Matching training to the requirements of an activity. E.g. A winger in rugby will need speed and agility. A number 8 would need power and balance

Question 2

Target zone

Answer 2

The area between the minimum and maximum threshold of training is called target zone

Question 3

Progressive overload

Answer 3

Gradually increasing the amount of overload so as to gain fitness without the risk of injury. E.g. In running you will gradually increase the speed and distance of your run. If you have never ran before and you run 15k then you will end up getting injured

Question 4

How would you progressively overload ?

Answer 4

For strength, overload training may mean lifting a weight at 60 to 80 percent of maximum effort. E.g. if your 1 squat max was 120 kg. Work between 60 and 80 percent of that. This is the training zone

Question 5

FITT

Answer 5

Frequency,Intensity,Time,Type

Question 6

Intensity

Answer 6

Intensity means how hard someone trains. Intensity may vary depending on the aims and type of training. For example, intesity for a runner would means raising your heart rate in the target

Question 7

Time

Answer 7

Time means how long each training session must last in order to be of any benefit and to achieve improvement. For example, if you want to improve your cardiovascular fitness you need to train for longer than 20 mins in your target zone

Question 8

Type

Answer 8

Type means the method of training to achieve particular goals. Type overlaps with the principle of specificity. For example, sprinters training to improve their speed