Optimising Training Effectiveness (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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What is the specificity principle?
What is the specificity principle?
Tailor training to specific sport/fitness goals
Example of specificity principle
Example of specificity principle
Sprinter focuses on speed drills
What is the progression principle?
What is the progression principle?
Gradually increase intensity, duration, or frequency
What is the overload principle?
What is the overload principle?
Challenge body by working harder than usual
What is the reversibility principle?
What is the reversibility principle?
Fitness improvements lost if training stops
What is the tedium principle?
What is the tedium principle?
Vary methods to avoid boredom & maintain motivation
What is fitness testing?
What is fitness testing?
Regular assessments to monitor progress
Example of fitness test
Example of fitness test
VO2 max test
What does SMART goals stand for?
What does SMART goals stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Example of a SMART goal
Example of a SMART goal
Improve 5k run time by 2 mins in 3 months
What does a training diary record?
What does a training diary record?
Sessions, intensity, and progress
Purpose of a training diary
Purpose of a training diary
Tracks improvements and adjusts plans