PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING
PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING
Definition: training should be specific to the individual’s sport, activity or physical/skill-related fitness goals to be developed.
Example: for my marathon training i will look to use continuous training.
Definition: in order to progress, training needs to be demanding enough to cause the body to adapt, improving performance. This incorporates the FITT principles.
Definition: the programme should be designed to meet individual training goals and needs. This can be dependant of age, gender, ability and position.
Example: a goalkeeper will not have the same goals as a midfielder
Definition: how the body reacts to training loads by increasing its ability to cope with those loads. Adaptation occurs during the recovery period after the training session is completed.
Example: a weightlifter will expect to experience an increase in muscle size as a result of free weights training.
Definition: if training stops, or the intensity of training is not sufficient to cause adaptation, training effects are reversed. This can be prevented by keeping to a schedule, warming up and cooling down to prevent injury.
It is important to vary the training regime to avoid boredom and maintain enjoyment. This can be achieved through training in different locations, training with friends, listening to music.
Required so that the body can recover from the training and to allow adaptation to occur. High intensity activities require greater rest than low intensity activities. Low ability athletes need more rest than high ability athletes.
The number of training sessions completed over a period of time, usually per week. For example, i want to increase how often i train from three to four times a week.
How hard an individual will train. For example, i was working at 60% of my maximum heart rate, now i wish to work at 65%.
How long an individual will train for. For example, i was running for 15 minutes, now i am looking to run for 20 minutes.
How an individual will train by selecting a training method to improve a specific component of fitness and/or their sports performance. For example, i will look to use circuit training to improve my muscular endurance for my badminton performance.