Training Principles

Question 1

Frequency

Answer 1

Number of training sessions undertaken in a week.
Improvements- 3
Maintenance- 2

Question 2

Intensity

Answer 2

Level of exterior applied during training
Aerobic- 70-85%
Anaerobic- above 85%
(ATP CP- 95%)

Question 3

Time

Answer 3

Refers to the length of the; training program and training session

Question 4

Type

Answer 4

Refers to the training method
Aerobic
Anaerobic
Flexibility

Question 5

Specificity

Answer 5

The activities must replicate the competition/ performance

• energy system usage
• work: rest ratio
• Fitness components
• major muscles and movements

Question 6

Progression

Answer 6

Placing the body under new stress to bring about improvements

• must overload yo avoid plateau
• no more then 10% increase
• increase 1 variable at a time

Question 7

Individuality

Answer 7

Everyone is different so training is tailored to individual

• age
• gender
• fitness levels
• genetics predisposition
• experience

Question 8

Maintenance

Answer 8

Min x2 sessions per week for maintenance

Min x3 sessions per week for improvements

Question 9

Diminishing returns

Answer 9

As a performer/ athlete gets closer to their genetic potential, their rate of improvement slows

Question 10

Overtraining

Answer 10

Results in injury from athletes who overtrain, which occurs as a result of poorly planned training programs.

Question 11

Detraining

Answer 11

Detraining occurs when an athlete gets an injury or, illness or is in the off-season, as they are not training as often as normal

Question 12

Variety

Answer 12

Variety is about introducing changes to a training program by incorporating different methods whilst still being specific to the sport.