Additional principles of training A.6SpecificityIndividual differences/needsProgressive overloadAdaptationReversibilityVariationRest and recovery

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SpecificityDEFINITION“training should be specific to the

individuals sport, activity or physical/skill related fitness goals to be developed”

Training needs to MATCH the needs of the activity

E.G. Marathon runner doing aerobic endurance training to improve endurance for the 26 mile race

Individual differences/needsDEFINITION“programme should be designed

to meet individual training goals and needs”

Every individual is different so training programmes should reflect this

E.G. Goalkeepers will have a different fitness training programme compared to other outfield players

Progressive overloadDEFINITION“training needs to be demanding

enough to cause the body to adapt, improving performance”

Working harder than normalUsing gradual steps to increase

the level of trainingE.G. Increasing from: Running for

10 minutes to 11 minutes NOT 20 minutes

AdaptationDEFINITION“how the body reacts to training

loads by increasing it’s demands to cope with these loads”

Body adjusts to the training Training feels easier than it did in

the beginning

ReversibilityDEFINITION“if training stops, or the intensity

of training is not sufficient to cause adaptation, training effects are reversed”

Training may stop due to: injury, lack of motivation etc.

Training gains are lost much quicker than they are gained

VariationVary the training regime

Avoids boredom and maintains enjoyment

If every session is the same, performers will lose motivation and become disinterested

Rest and recoveryEssential part of any training

programme

Body needs to recover

Training gains can then take place

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