Principles of Training Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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What are the PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING?
A
- Individual Needs
- Overtraining
- Progressive Overload
- Reversibility
- Specificity
- FITT
2
Q
Describe INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
A
Focuses on requirements of person performing
3
Q
What are the FACTORS AFFECTING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS?
A
- Age, gender, weight, height
- Experience, prev. injuries
- Strengths & weaknesses and current level of fitness/ performance
4
Q
Describe PROGESSIVE OVERLOAD
A
- Gradually increasing the intensity of a workout
- Allows the body to adapt and improve fitness safely
5
Q
Describe OVERTRAINING
A
- Impairment of repair of micro tears
- Due to little recovery times between sessions
- Can cause injury and over-fatigue
6
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Describe REVERSIBILITY
A
- Adaptation of exercise can slowly decline
- If appropriate levels are not maintained
7
Q
Describe SPECIFICITY
A
Focuses on most suitable way to develop CoF for the sport/ position
8
Q
Outline FITT
A
F- Frequency
I- Intensity
T- Time
T- Type
9
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What are the 5 WAYS of MEASURING INTENSITY?
A
- % of 1RM
- Work : Rest ratio
- Target HR
- RPE
- % of Functional Threshold
