The Principles of Training

Question 1

What does SPORT stand for?

Answer 1

Specificity, Progressive Overload, Reversibility, Tedium

Question 2

Define Specificity

Answer 2

Training should be relevant/specific to the needs of an individual and the demands of the sport that they take part in.

Question 3

Define Progressive Overload

Answer 3

Working harder than normal whilst gradually and sensibly increasing the intensity of training.

Question 4

What are the 4 basic principles of overload that are particularly important for exercise at a low to medium intensity?

Answer 4

Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

Question 5

Define Frequency

Answer 5

How often someone trains. Normally training should take place 3 or more times a week.

Question 6

Define Intensity

Answer 6

How hard you train. How fast you run how heavy the weight is that you are lifting.

Question 7

Define Time

Answer 7

How long you train for.

Question 8

Define Type

Answer 8

The type of training used, e.g. continuous training.

Question 9

Define Reversibility

Answer 9

When an individual stops or decreases their training level, then fitness and performance are likely to drop.

Question 10

Define Tedium

Answer 10

Tedium refers to Boredom. Training should be altered and varied to prevent an individual from suffering from this.