SPORT Flashcards
1
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S
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Specificity
Training should be specific to the needs of an individual, and the demands of the sport they take part in
A sprinter would do anaerobic, speed, and power work
2
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P & O
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Progressive Overload
Progressively working harder and increasing the difficulty of the activity
May include running further or lifting heavier weights
Overload should be sensible to avoid injury
3
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R
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Reversibility
How much an individual’s fitness and performance will drop after stopping/decreasing training
Cardio-vascular endurance and muscle strength can drop quite quickly
4
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T
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Tedium
Boredom; training should be varied to be as exciting as possible
