GCSE PE - PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING & OVERLOAD (SPORT & FITT)

Specificity ;

Specificity has been applied here as the activities selected are specific to the activity and the training aid lower body muscle groups have been targeted which is essential for running performance while continuous training will help to improve stamina over time a knowledge of progression is also evident as the athlete has applied overload by increasing the time spent exercising from one session to the next the fact that rest days have been included also hints at a knowledge of reversibility if rest days hadn't been.

Included ;

Included the runner would be at a greater risk of overtraining which could force them to take a break from their training program and lose some of their improvements finally the athlete has included some variety by using two different training methods this will help to relieve tedium and improve levels of motivation and focus well done you have just covered everything you need to know on the principles of training and overload double check your understanding against the knowledge checklist and come back next time for topic two on the methods of training as always i hope you found this lesson useful and i'll see you in the next one.

Cambridge;

Cambridge  lesson the first topic in chapter 7 on the principles of training as always you'll learn absolutely everything you need to know for your exam and today you need to be able to understand the principles of training and overload to apply these principles to a training program and to explain the dangers of overtraining we're all aware that training is essential for anyone who wishes to make improvements in fitness and performance and that the outcomes achieved through training will vary greatly depending on how well a program is planned and executed since everyone who exercises has different strengths.