Applying the Principles of Training (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards

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Applying the Principles of Training
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Specificity (SPORT principle)

Training must match activity to adapt the right muscles and systems

Progression Overload

Gradually increase training for fitness gains without injury

Reversibility principle

Fitness declines if you stop training

Tedium in training

Boredom from same training; variety needed for motivation

Frequency in FITT

How often you train (gradually increased)

Intensity in FITT

How hard you train (gradually increased)

Time in FITT

How long you train (gradually increased)

Type in FITT

Training should match activity (relates to specificity)

Aerobic target zone %

60-80% of max heart rate

Anaerobic training zone %

80-90% of max heart rate

Max heart rate formula

220 - age

Strength/Power training specs

High weight/low reps: above 70% 1RM, 3 sets of 4-8 reps

Muscular Endurance training specs

Low weight/high reps: below 70% 1RM, 3 sets of 12-15 reps

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