Principles Of Training

Question 1

Why do athletes have individual needs ?

Answer 1

Every athlete is at a different level. Athletes have different requirements.

Question 2

What is a specificity?

Answer 2

Specificity is matching the right training to the the sport. E.g. a traing plan for a goalkeeper is different to a mid fielder.

Question 3

What is progressive overload ?

Answer 3

Progressive overload is when you progressively increase your overload to improve fitness. E.g. weight lifters increase their weight.

Question 4

What is the FITT principle ?

Answer 4

The FITT principle is when you plan an exercise programme to get the most out of it as safely as possible.

Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

Question 5

What is overtraining ?

Answer 5

Overtraining is when you train beyond your bodys ability to recover.

Question 6

What is reversibility ?

Answer 6

Reversibility is when you gradually lose fitness instead of getting stronger.