The Principles of Training in Sport (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards

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Applying the Principles of Training
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SPORT acronym in training

Specificity, Progressive Overload, Reversibility, Tedium

Specificity principle definition

Training must match activity requirements

Progressive Overload definition

Gradually increase training to gain fitness without injury

Reversibility principle

Fitness declines if training stops

Tedium in training

Boredom from same training; needs variety

FITT principle components

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

Aerobic target zone (% max HR)

60%-80%

Anaerobic training zone (% max HR)

80%-90%

Max heart rate formula

220 - age

Strength/Power training weight

Above 70% of 1 rep max, high weight/low reps

Strength/Power sets & reps

3 sets of 4-8 reps

Muscular Endurance training weight

Below 70% of 1 rep max, low weight/high reps

Muscular Endurance sets & reps

3 sets of 12-15 reps

Type in FITT relates to

Specificity

Marathon runner training type

Continuous training

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