Additional principles of training A.6

1. Additional principles of training A.6 • Specificity • Individual differences/needs • Progressive overload • Adaptation • Reversibility • Variation • Rest and recovery

2. Match the definitions • Complete the worksheet and then watch the video

3. Specificity • DEFINITION • “training should be specific to the individuals sport, activity or physical/skill related fitness goals to be developed” • Training needs to MATCH the needs of the activity • E.G. Marathon runner doing aerobic endurance training to improve endurance for the 26 mile race

4. Individual differences/needs • DEFINITION • “programme should be designed to meet individual training goals and needs” • Every individual is different so training programmes should reflect this • E.G. Goalkeepers will have a different fitness training programme compared to other outfield players

5. Progressive overload • DEFINITION • “training needs to be demanding enough to cause the body to adapt, improving performance” • Working harder than normal • Using gradual steps to increase the level of training • E.G. Increasing from: Running for 10 minutes to 11 minutes NOT 20 minutes

6. Adaptation • DEFINITION • “how the body reacts to training loads by increasing it’s demands to cope with these loads” • Body adjusts to the training • Training feels easier than it did in the beginning

7. Reversibility • DEFINITION • “if training stops, or the intensity of training is not sufficient to cause adaptation, training effects are reversed” • Training may stop due to: injury, lack of motivation etc. • Training gains are lost much quicker than they are gained

8. Variation • Vary the training regime • Avoids boredom and maintains enjoyment • If every session is the same, performers will lose motivation and become disinterested

9. Rest and recovery • Essential part of any training programme • Body needs to recover • Training gains can then take place

10. Prove it review Quiz