FITT- Principle Flashcards
1
Q
Frequency
A
How often an athlete trains over a period of time (usually a week, 3 times a week? 4 times a week? 5 times a week?). As the athlete becomes fitter, this may increase.
2
Q
Intensity
A
How hard someone trains whatever the type of training, it must be carried out at a worth while level of intensity. As the athlete becomes fitter, this will increase.
3
Q
Time
A
How long each training session must last in order to be of any benefit. As the athlete becomes fitter, this may increase.
4
Q
Type
A
Means the methods of training chose. To achieve a persons particular goals. Athletes may wish to improve a component of fitness, so they will pick a type of training to achieve this. (Eg, continuous training to improve aerobic endurance.)
