Prinicples Of Training Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Individual needs
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When planning training sessions, the needs of the individual athlete comes first.
2
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Specificity
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Specificity means matching training to the requirements of an activity.
3
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Progressive overload
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Progressive overload; gradually increasing the amount of overload to improve fitness.
4
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The FITT principle
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The FITT principle enables you to plan an exercise programme to get the most out of it as safely as possible.
It stands for Frequency, intensity, time and type.
5
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Overtraining
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Hitting a good level of training is sometimes a delicate balance for athletes, but it is important to get it right.
6
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Reversibility
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Reversibility means gradually losing fitness instead of progressing or remaining at the current level.
