Principles of Training

Question 1

Name and explain each part of the following acronym
SPORR:

Answer 1

Specificity-the training is relevant to you role in a given sport

Progressive Overload-the performer gradually increases intensity over time

Reversibility-if training stops, the adaptations may be lost

Recovery-the adaptations of exercise occur during rest and recovery

Question 2

Name and explain each part of the following acronym:
FITT

Answer 2

Frequency-how often someone trains

Intensity-how hard training is

Time-how long is each session
no. of sets and reps

Type-what type of training are you doing