Principles of training
I can recall and apply the principles of training to bring about improvement in fitness.
Principles of training
I can recall and apply the principles of training to bring about improvement in fitness.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Key principles of training in sport include specificity, progression, overload and reversibility.
- Principles of traning are used to optimise training and fitness and to prevent injury.
Keywords
Specificity - the training must be matched to the needs of the sporting action and individual.
Progression - gradual increases in exercise in order for the body to adapt through overload
Overload - greater than normal stress that is applied on the body for training adaptation to take place
Reversibility - any adaptation that takes place as a result of training will be lost if you stop training
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 'overuse' 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
Specificity
Progression
Overload
Reversibility
making training match the needs of the sport and individual
gradual increase in exercise
losing adaptations when you stop exercising
greater than normal stress is applied to bring about adaptations
"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 reduced the rest time and felt more out of breath than normal."