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7 PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

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1.

What does the principle of individuality emphasize?

a)

Everyone should train the same way.

b)

Training programs should be based on a person's unique traits.

c)

Higher intensity is better for everyone.

d)

Genetics do not influence training outcomes.

2.

Which activity is an example of the specificity principle?

a)

Running to build strength for pitching.

b)

Doing squats to improve aerobic endurance.

c)

Swimming to improve sprinting speed.

d)

Throwing a ball repeatedly to improve pitching skills.

3.

How is progression typically achieved?

a)

By maintaining the same intensity over time.

b)

By gradually increasing the weight, frequency, or complexity of exercises.

c)

By reducing the number of exercises in a session.

d)

By doing the same routine repeatedly.

4.

What is the overload principle?

a)

Reducing intensity to avoid injuries.

b)

Training with the same intensity for efficiency.

c)

Gradually increasing workout demands to promote adaptation.

d)

Exercising until exhaustion daily.

5.

What happens during adaptation in training?

a)

The body becomes less efficient over time.

b)

The muscles shrink due to increased intensity.

c)

Exercises become easier as the body adjusts.

d)

Recovery periods must be eliminated to progress.

6.

Why is recovery important in training?

a)

It reduces the need for exercise progression.

b)

It repairs the body and prevents injuries from overuse.

c)

It prevents the body from building strength.

d)

It allows the body to adapt to less exercise.

7.

What does the reversibility principle explain?

a)

Fitness levels decline when training demands are reduced.

b)

Stopping exercise improves efficiency.

c)

Fitness gains are permanent once achieved.

d)

Reduced training intensity does not affect fitness levels.

8.

Genetics play no role in how individuals respond to training.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Swimming is the best way to improve pitching skills in baseball.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Progression in training means increasing intensity only through adding weight.

a)

True

b)

False