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Physical Training

Principles of training

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Individual needs, specificity, progressive overload, FITT, overtraining and reversibility, and the aerobic and anaerobic training zones with worked calculations.

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What are the aerobic and anaerobic training zones?

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What is meant by the principle of individual needs?

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What is specificity in training?

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  1. 1

    What is meant by the principle of individual needs?

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    A training programme should be matched to the person doing it. The plan should suit their goals, current fitness, age and any injuries.

  2. 2

    What is specificity in training?

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    Specificity means matching training to the demands of the activity. Training should use the same movements, muscles and energy systems as the sport.

  3. 3

    How would a 100 m swimmer apply the principle of specificity?

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    The swimmer should do most training in the pool at sprint pace. Short and intense swims develop the speed and power the race needs.

  4. 4

    What is progressive overload?

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    Progressive overload means gradually increasing training so the body works harder than normal. Fitness then improves without the injury risk of a sudden jump in workload.

  5. 5

    How could a runner apply progressive overload over six weeks?

    Model answer

    The runner could add a few minutes to each run every week. Another option is to raise the pace gradually as fitness improves.

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    What does FITT stand for?

    Model answer

    FITT stands for frequency, intensity, time and type. A coach can adjust any of the four to overload the body.

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