Principles Of Training Flashcards
What does SPIF stand for?
Specificity, progressive overload, individual needs, FITT (frequency, intensity, time, type).
What is the definition of specificity?
Matching training to the requirements of an activity, and to ability.
What is the definition of progressive overload?
Gradually increasing the amount of overload so as to gain fitness without the risk of injury.
What is the definition of individual needs?
Matching training to the requirements of an individual.
What is the definition of frequency?
How often you train.
What is the definition of intensity?
How hard you train.
What is the definition of type?
The method of training to achieve particular goals.
What is the definition of time?
How long each training session must last in order to be of any benefit and to achieve improvement.
What does RRRO stand for?
Rest and recovery, reversibility, and overtraining
What is the definition of rest and recovery?
The period of time allocated to recovery, repair of damage to the body caused by training or competition, and your body’s response to training and how your body changes to cope with the new activity.
