Soc5: Principles Of Training

Question 1

Specificity

Answer 1

Matching training to the requirements of an activity. Forwards need to train for scrummaging and rucking.

Question 2

Progressive overload

Answer 2

When an athlete trains more than they normally do, this is the only way they can improve their fitness. It means working at a higher range of intensity than the minimum threshold of intensity

Question 3

Individual needs

Answer 3

When planning a PEP the needs of the athlete must come first, using another persons programme would not work as they will have different starting points and needs.

Question 4

FITT

Answer 4

Frequency, intensity,time and type. This correlates with progressive overload as slowly you can work up to a higher intensity and for a longer at activity’s.

Question 5

Frequency

Answer 5

How often you train. Frequency can be adjusted based on progressive overload. For example 3 hours to 4 hours.

Question 6

Intensity

Answer 6

How hard someone trains. Intensity may very depending on the aims and type of training. Intensity for a runner would mean raising your heart rate in the target zone. Must be carried out as a part of a progressive overload.

Question 7

Type

Answer 7

The method of training to achieve particular goals. Training Shoudl be chosen according to what needs to be improved and what the end goal is. Sprinter training specifically to improve their speed.

Question 8

Time

Answer 8

How long each training session must last in order to be of any benefit and to achieve improvement. For example if you want to improve cardiovascular fitness you need to train longer than 20 mins in your target zone. Professionals will do this to the extreme