Principles of Physical Activity (4th)

Using the correct method of training for the area of fitness you want to improve, refers to which principle?

• Specificity

• Variation

• Reversibility

• Individuality

Which of the following is an example of the principle of reversibility?

• Decreased training intensity leading up to a major competition

• Decreased level of performance as a result of a break in training

• Completing exercises for opposing muscle groups in one session

• Achieving a lower time in an 800m time trial on a second attempt

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Which of the following best demonstrates the principle of progressive overload?

• Ensuring that an athlete's HR is below 70-80% if MHR during each session

• Gradually increasing the weight & number of reps for strength training exercises

• Participating in a variety of activities to develop a range of muscle groups

• Scheduling 1-2 training sessions each week to maximize training benefits

Which of the following principles of training would best explain why an elite lawn bowler may not necessarily be an elite basketballer?

• Progressive overload

• Reversibility

• Specificity

• Reliability

The number of times you exercise each week.

• Time

• Frequency

• Training schedule

• Intensity

How hard the exercise is.

• Frequency

• Intensity

• Type

• Time

How long each session lasts.

• Frequency

• Intensity

• Time

• Type

The nature of exercise that the person completes.

• Frequency

• Variation

• Type

• Specificty

When you stop training you lose any strength, tone or skill that have been previously gained.

• Specificity

• Reversibility

• Variation

• Overload

Changing the training you do so that you don't get bored and continue to enjoy your training.

• Progression

• Overload

• Variation

• Reversibility