Secondary Training principles

Question 1

Individuality

Answer 1

Each athlete has different physiological and phycological makeups so they respond differently to training and may have different demands.
-Age
-Genetics
-Injury/Illness
- position
- History of training or competing

Question 2

Diminishing returns

Answer 2

As a persons fitness level increases, the rate of improvement lessens, creating diminished returns

Question 3

Variety

Answer 3

providing different activities and drills in training while still addressing the aims of the program.

Question 4

Reversibility

Answer 4

Refers to the athletes loss of fitness when they cease training
- aerobic gains lost roughly 2-4 weeks

Question 5

Maintenance

Answer 5

Once an athlete reaches a level of fitness, they can maintain that level by decreasing the frequency.