Training Principles and Programme Design Quiz

Which principle of training states that training should be relevant and appropriate to the sport or activity for which the individual is training?

• Progressive overload

• Specificity

• Reversibility

• Variety

What does the principle of progressive overload involve?

• Decreasing the intensity of training over time

• Gradually increasing the demands on the body

• Training only one component of fitness

• Avoiding any changes in the training routine

Which of the following best illustrates the principle of individualisation in training?

• Every athlete follows the same training plan

• Training is adjusted to suit each person’s needs and abilities

• Only group training is used

• Training is based solely on the coach’s preference

Why is variety important in a training programme?

• It prevents boredom and reduces the risk of overuse injuries

• It makes training easier

• It ensures only one skill is developed

• It allows for less frequent training

What is the main purpose of including recovery in a training programme?

• To allow the body to adapt and repair

• To increase the risk of injury

• To decrease performance

• To avoid any progress

Which principle explains why fitness levels decrease when training stops?

• Specificity

• Reversibility

• Progressive overload

• Variety

A sprinter trains by running 100 metres at maximum effort. Which principle of training does this best demonstrate?

• Variety

• Specificity

• Recovery

• Reversibility

If an athlete increases the weight they lift from 20 kg to 25 kg over several weeks, which principle are they applying?

• Reversibility

• Progressive overload

• Individualisation

• Variety

Which of the following is an example of variety in a training programme?

• Running the same distance every day

• Including swimming, cycling, and running in the weekly routine

• Only lifting weights

• Never changing the exercises

What is a likely consequence of not allowing enough recovery time in a training programme?

• Improved performance

• Increased risk of injury and overtraining

• Faster adaptation

• Enhanced motivation