Soc5: Principles Of Training

Question 1

Specificity

Answer 1

Matching the training to the requirements of the activity

Question 2

Progressive overload

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Individual needs

Answer 3

When planning a PEP the needs of the athlete must come first, using another persons programme would not work as they would have different starting points and needs

Question 4

FITT

Answer 4

The FITT principle enables you to plan an exercise programme to get the most out of it as safely as possible.

Question 5

FITT (frequency)

Answer 5

How often you train, can be adjusted to help you manage progressive overload

Question 6

FITT (intensity)

Answer 6

Means how hard someone trains- intensity may vary depending on the aims and type of training

Question 7

FITT(type)

Answer 7

Means the method of training to achieve particular goals, type overlaps with the principle of specificity

Question 8

FITT (time)

Answer 8

Means how long each training session must last in order to be any benefit