Principles of Training Quiz

If Usain Bolt's trainer ensures that his training targets the anaerobic energy systems, which principle of training is being applied?

• Overload

• Reversibility

• Specificity

Which of the following is a key principle of training?

• Progressive overload

• Fitness

• Individual needs

If a boxer decreases their recovery period during interval training, which FITT principle are they overloading?

• Frequency

• Intensity

• Time

Calculate the maximum heart rate for a 16-year-old netball player.

• 196 bpm

• 190 bpm

• 204 bpm

Which heart rate zone is typically considered to be the anaerobic training zone?

• 80-90% maxHR

• 60-80% maxHR

• 50-60% maxHR

What does the acronym FITT stand for?

• Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

• Fitness, Intensity, Time, Type

• Frequency, Intensity, Training, Type

What term is used to describe long term physiological changes in the bodily systems as a result of training?

• Responses

• Adaptations

• Short term effects

Which of these athletes is likely to train between 60-80% maxHR for the majority of their training load?

• High jumper

• Triathlete

• Hockey goalkeeper

How would a long jumper increase the intensity of weight training?

• Greater number of reps

• Less recovery time

• Increased resistance

Which of the following is considered an individual difference that helps to accurately target training?

• Gender

• Intensity

• Frequency