Topic 1 - Principles of training

Question 1

What does FID stand for and what do each of them mean?

Answer 1

Frequency - How often
Intensity - How hard
Duration - How long

Question 2

What does SPOV stand for and what do each of them mean

Answer 2

Specificity - Training must be specific for the sport
Progression - As a result of good use of overload principle, there should be evidence of progression
Overload - Over period of time the body must be put under stress for the effects of training to be felt. This can be done by increasing one or more of the FID
Variance - Training must be varied to avoid a plateau in performance and reduce boredom

Question 3

What is reversibility?

Answer 3

Training effects can be lost if training is not maintained. Avoid breaks and maintain motivation

Question 4

How do you work out Aerobic Training Threshold

Answer 4

60% of MAX HR

Question 5

How do you work out Anaerobic Training Threshold

Answer 5

85% of MAX HR

Question 6

How do you work out Age predicted maximum

Answer 6

220 - Age