Principles of training and their application
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can recall and apply the principles of training to bring about improvement in fitness.
Key learning points
- Key principles of training in sport include specificity, progressive overload, reversibility, and tedium.
- Principles of traning are used to optimise training and fitness and to prevent injury.
Keywords
Specificity - making training specific to the sport being played/movements/muscles/energy used
Progressive overload - gradual increase so that fitness gains occur, but without potential injury. Overload is the gradual increase of stress placed upon the body
Reversibility - losing fitness levels when you stop exercising
Tedium - boredom that can occur from training the same way every time. Variety is needed
Common misconception
Overload is negative and should not be encouraged during training.
Overload is encouraged as a positive aspect of training as progression is being managed correctly to bring about adaptations to fitness. It is not to be confused with 'overuse' which can cause injuries.
Teacher tip
The SPORT acronym is widely used and keeps the principles memorable. Provide plenty of opportunity for learners to apply the principles to sporting scenarios.
Equipment
The SPORT letters with the matching definitions will be a useful starter and plenary activity, as well as providing the key definitions throughout the lesson.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which type of resistance has been used in this exercise?
Q2.Which type of resistance has been used in this exercise?
Q3.Which fitness improvement is a priority for a sprinter?
Q4.Match the skill to the correct sport/event.
Q5.Match the type of strength correctly.
Q6.A netball player will develop strength in their arms to be able to pass the ball with power.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the principle of training to the correct letter of the SPORT acronym.
Q2.Which principle of training states the importance of variety in a training programme?
Q3."I will increase the weight from 5kg to 7.5kg in week 3". Which principle of training has been described here?
Q4.Match the description to the correct principle of training.
Q5.Match the quote from a football goalkeeper to the correct principle of training.
Q6.Reversibility is the when fitness levels are when exercising stops.
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