Soc5: Principles Of Training

Question 1

What are the principles of training?

Answer 1

Specificity
Progressive overload
Individual needs
FITT (frequency, intensity, time type)

Question 2

What is the definition of Specificity?

Answer 2

Matching training to the requirements of an activity e,g a goal keeper won’t need the same training as an outfield player

Question 3

What is the definition of Progressive overload?

Answer 3

To gradually increase the amount of overload so that fitness gains occur, but without the potential of injury. Training to 60%-80%

Question 4

What is the definition of Individual Needs?

Answer 4

When planing a PEP you have to take your own individual needs (you will not use other peoples training program)

Question 5

What does FITT stand for?

Answer 5

Frequency (how often)
Intensity (how hard)
Time (how long)
Type (training method)k

Question 6

What is the definition of Frequency?

Answer 6

It means how often you train. Frequency can be adjusted to help you manage progressive overloaad. E.g you may go from running three times a week to four