The Principles of Training Flashcards
0
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What is the acronym for the principles of training.
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SPORT
1
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Name the principles of training:
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Overload, specificity, progression, reversibility and tedium.
2
Q
Specificity:
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The training should match the demands of the activity.
3
Q
Progression:
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Training workload should be increased gradually.
4
Q
Overload:
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Done by increasing Frequency, time or intensity.
5
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Reversibility:
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If training stops, because of injury for example. The benefits of training will be lost.
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Tedium:
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Training should be varied and interesting to prevent boredom.
