Optimising Training Effectiveness (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Specificity principle in training
Specificity principle in training
Tailor training to specific sport or fitness goals
Example of specificity
Example of specificity
Sprinter focuses on speed drills
Progression principle
Progression principle
Gradually increase intensity, duration, or frequency
Overload principle
Overload principle
Challenge body by working harder than usual
Reversibility principle
Reversibility principle
Fitness improvements lost if training stops
How to prevent reversibility
How to prevent reversibility
Maintain regular training to prevent deconditioning
Tedium principle (Variety)
Tedium principle (Variety)
Vary methods to avoid boredom & maintain motivation
Purpose of fitness testing
Purpose of fitness testing
Regular assessments to monitor progress
Example of a fitness test
Example of a fitness test
VO2 max test
SMART acronym in goal setting
SMART acronym in goal setting
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Example of a SMART goal
Example of a SMART goal
Improve 5k run time by 2 minutes in 3 months
Purpose of a training diary
Purpose of a training diary
Record sessions, intensity, progress; tracks & adjusts plans