Human Performance: Principles of Training Knowledge Check

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What is the number of training sessions completed over a period of time, usually per week?

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Frequency

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What does the 'I' stand for in the FITT principle?

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Intensity

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How would you best describe 'Type' in the FITT principle?

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How an individual trains by selecting a method of training

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Which additional principle of training is being referred to here? In order to progress, training needs to be demanding enough to cause the body to adapt, improving performance.

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Progressive Overload

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Which statement best describes individual differences/needs? Options: In order to progress, training needs to be demanding enough to cause the body to adapt, improving performance. Training should be specific to the individual’s sport, activity or physical/skill-related fitness goals to be developed. The programme should be designed to meet individual training goals and needs. If training stops, or the intensity of training is not sufficient to cause adaptation, training effects are reversed.

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The programme should be designed to meet individual training goals and needs.

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Which additional principle of training is being referred to: It is important to vary the training regime to avoid boredom and maintain enjoyment

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Variation

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What is rest and recovery?

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Allowing time so that the body can recover from the training and to allow adaptation to occur.

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Which statement best describes 'Specificity'?

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Training should be specific to the individual’s sport, activity or physical/skill-related fitness goals to be developed.

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Colin trains at 70% Maximum Heart Rate, which of the FITT principles are being referred to?

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Intensity

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Which FITT principle is being used in John’s training for the London Marathon, completing 4 training sessions per week?

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Frequency