Training diary Flashcards
Why was training diary appropriate - take to training
The Training Diary was appropriate for monitoring my progress as it was very easy to use and I was able to take it to training with me. This meant that I was able to check it during training to ensure I was using the correct approaches at the correct intensities.’
Why was training diary appropriate - unlikely to get lost
The Training Diary was also appropriate because it kept all recorded information inside a booklet. This meant that all information was kept in one place meaning it was unlikely to get lost and easy to find any information on previous sessions.’
Why was training diary appropriate - permanent record
Another reason why the Training Diary was appropriate was because it acted as a permanent record. This meant that I was able to look back at previous sessions and test results to see if I improved. If I found I had, it would have boosted my motivation and confidence levels to keep giving 100% to improve even more.’
Why was training diary appropriate - timings
Finally, the Training Diary was appropriate because I was able to complete it immediately after training. This meant that my feelings were still fresh and I could accurately insert information. This therefore enabled me to correctly set my next steps in relation to my performance levels and feelings.’
Limitations of training diary - not filling in after session
Using a training diary was quite limited in that I did not always complete the Training Diary straight after training which lead to me forgetting exactly how I felt. This lead to some of my information being inaccurate and invalid as a result.
Limitations of training diary - forgetting
It was also limited in that I sometimes forgot to take it to training with me which meant that all of my sessions were not recorded. This lead to some important monitoring information being missed out and me not being able to make some necessary changes in future sessions.
Analysis of training diary - importance of coach looking over it.
‘An important thing about doing the Training Diary is that you get a coach to check over your entries to ensure they are correct. This is because you may not give yourself enough credit and write only negative comments in your diary. However, having a coach read over your entries can ensure that the information in your diary is correct which can help you accurately track your progress.’
Analysis of training diary - leaving it at gym/ training ground
It is important that you leave your Training Diary at the training ground or at the gym. This is because if you take it home, you may forget to bring it with you to training which can lead to you missing out sessions or incorrectly completing it later on as the feelings are not fresh in your head. However, leaving it at the gym or the training ground means you can just pick it up, check your session plan and then complete it before your leave to help ensure the accuracy and validity of your entries.’
