Additional principles of training A.6 Specificity & Individual differences/needs Progressive overload Adaptation Reversibility Variation Rest and recovery

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Specificity DEFINITION “training should be specific to the individuals sport, activity or physical/skill related fitness goals to be developed” Training needs to MATCH the needs of the activity E.G. Marathon runner doing aerobic endurance training to improve endurance for the 26 mile race

Individual differences/needs DEFINITION “programme should be designed to meet individual training goals and needs” Every individual is different so training programmes should reflect this E.G. Goalkeepers will have a different fitness training programme compared to other outfield players

Progressive overload DEFINITION “training needs to be demanding enough to cause the body to adapt, improving performance” Working harder than normal Using gradual steps to increase the level of training E.G. Increasing from: Running for 10 minutes to 11 minutes NOT 20 minutes

Adaptation DEFINITION “how the body reacts to training loads by increasing it’s demands to cope with these loads” Body adjusts to the training Training feels easier than it did in the beginning

Reversibility DEFINITION “if training stops, or the intensity of training is not sufficient to cause adaptation, training effects are reversed” Training may stop due to: injury, lack of motivation etc. Training gains are lost much quicker than they are gained

Variation Vary the training regime Avoids boredom and maintains enjoyment If every session is the same, performers will lose motivation and become disinterested

Rest and recovery Essential part of any training programme Body needs to recover Training gains can then take place

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