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

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Specificity principle

Tailor training to specific sport or fitness goals

Specificity example

Sprinter focuses on speed drills

Progression principle

Gradually increase intensity, duration, or frequency

Overload principle

Challenge body by working harder than usual

Reversibility principle

Fitness improvements lost if training stops

Tedium principle

Vary methods to avoid boredom & maintain motivation

Fitness testing purpose

Regular assessments to monitor progress

SMART goals meaning

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

SMART goal example

Improve 5k run time by 2 mins in 3 months

Training diary purpose

Record sessions, track improvements, adjust plans

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