Principles of Training

What is the principle of gradually increasing the intensity of training to ensure that training gains do not plateau?

• Specificity

• Variation

• Progressive overload

• Reversibility

Why should overload be avoided at certain parts of the season?

• To prevent boredom

• To avoid high risk of injury

• To increase motivation

• To ensure specificity

What is the principle of gearing training to suit the needs of an athlete?

• Specificity

• Variation

• Progressive overload

• Reversibility

What happens if training is stopped and the athlete loses all of their training gains?

• Specificity

• Variation

• Progressive overload

• Reversibility

What principle involves changing up athletes' training to prevent boredom and keep motivation high?

• Specificity

• Variation

• Progressive overload

• Reversibility

What is important for athletes to do to allow their body to recover and repair muscles?

• Increase training intensity

• Avoid rest days

• Eat the right foods and get enough sleep

• Focus only on gym sessions

What principle considers the athlete's personal lives and health issues?

• Specificity

• Individual needs

• Progressive overload

• Reversibility

What is the idea that over time exercise and training will become easier for the athlete as their body adapts?

• Specificity

• Variation

• Progressive overload

• Adaptation

What should be provided before a training session to provide energy?

• High protein meal

• High carb meal

• Low carb meal

• Low protein meal

What is recommended after training to help repair muscles?

• High carb meal

• Low protein meal

• High protein meal

• Low carb meal