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1
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What does SPORT stand for?

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Specificity, Progressive Overload, Reversibility, Tedium

2
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Define Specificity

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Training should be relevant/specific to the needs of an individual and the demands of the sport that they take part in.

3
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Define Progressive Overload

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Working harder than normal whilst gradually and sensibly increasing the intensity of training.

4
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What are the 4 basic principles of overload that are particularly important for exercise at a low to medium intensity?

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Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

5
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Define Frequency

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How often someone trains. Normally training should take place 3 or more times a week.

6
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Define Intensity

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How hard you train. How fast you run how heavy the weight is that you are lifting.

7
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Define Time

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How long you train for.

8
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Define Type

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The type of training used, e.g. continuous training.

9
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Define Reversibility

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When an individual stops or decreases their training level, then fitness and performance are likely to drop.

10
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Define Tedium

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Tedium refers to Boredom. Training should be altered and varied to prevent an individual from suffering from this.