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

2. Match the definitions
Complete the worksheet and then watch the video

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

10. Prove it review Quiz