VCE Training Program Principles Quiz

What does the principle of Specificity refer to?

• Replicating the characteristic of physical activity in training

• Ensuring adequate rest periods

• Varying the types of exercises

• Increasing the intensity of training

How is Intensity commonly measured?

• Number of training sessions per week

• Percentage of Maximum Heart Rate (MHR)

• Duration of training sessions

• Variety of exercises

What does the principle of Time refer to?

• The number of training sessions per week

• The length of the training session and/or intervals

• The type of exercises included

• The intensity of the training

What is the principle of Frequency concerned with?

• The number of training sessions per week

• The type of exercises included

• The intensity of the training

• The length of the training session

What is the principle of Progression?

• The application of an increased workload stimulus

• The variety of exercises included

• The number of training sessions per week

• The length of the training session

What is a key cause of Overtraining?

• Excessive training volume

• Proper nutrition

• Variety in training

• Adequate rest periods

What does the principle of Variety aim to do?

• Increase the intensity of training

• Change activities and drills to stimulate participants

• Reduce the number of training sessions

• Ensure adequate rest periods

What does the principle of Diminishing Returns state?

• Training intensity should always be high

• Overtraining is beneficial

• Variety in training is unnecessary

• Fitness improvement rate diminishes as a person approaches their genetic potential

What is Detraining?

• A period of time when training is ceased or reduced

• A way to introduce variety in training

• A period of increased training load

• A method to increase training intensity

What does the principle of Individuality suggest?

• Intensity is the most important factor

• All participants respond the same way to training

• Participants' responses to training are highly varied

• Training programs should not be personalized