The principles of training and their application to a personal exercise programme
I can recall and apply the principles of training to an exercise programme.
The principles of training and their application to a personal exercise programme
I can recall and apply the principles of training to an exercise programme.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Key principles of training in sport are individual needs, specificity, progressive overload, overtraining reversibility.
- Principles of traning are used to allow an athlete to plan an exercise programme.
Keywords
Individual needs - training is meeting the requirements of the athlete
Specificity - training should be relevant to the specific demands of an activity or sport
Progressive overload - gradually increasing the amount of stress on the body so fitness gains occur, but without potential for injury
Overtraining - excessive exercise without adequate rest and recovery, leading to fatigue, decreased performance, and increased risk of injury
Reversibility - fitness gains decline when training stops or intensity decreases
Common misconception
Overload is negative and should not be encouraged during training.
Overload is encouarged as a positive aspect of traning as progression is being managed correctly to bring about adaptations to fitness. It is not to be confused with 'overtraining' which can cause injuries.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
netball
200m
badminton
rugby
speed
strength
reaction time
agility
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Individual needs
Specificity
Progressive overload
Reversibility
Overtraining
Rest and recovery
making training specific to the movements in the sport.
a gradual increase so that fitness gains occur.
losing fitness levels when you stop exercising.
excessive exercise without adequate rest
"I will focus on flexibility in the shoulder and power to jump high"
"In the gym I started with 8 box jumps and increased to 10"
"If I do not use it, I will lose it"
"I have rest days after heavy weight training"