FITT Principles
What does FITT stand for
Frequency Intensity Type and Time
The ruler test is a test for which fitness component
Reaction Time
Name two anaerobic training methods
Resistance
Short/Med Interval
Plyometrics
Flexibility
In order to get better at your sport, you must use training related to your role. What principle is this referencing?
Specificity
True or False: Resistance Training can improve muscular power.
True
Maintaining a workload for a period of time before getting tired
Muscular Endurance
Give an example of a continuous training session.
examples: 30min run, ride, swim
Which principle relates to the Talk Test and Rate of Percieved Exertion
Intensity
Name two types of stretching
Dynamic, Static
This fitness component helps us prevent injury, and improve posture
Flexibility
Fartlek
Continuous exercise with bursts of higher intensities throughout.
The idea that the body only adapts when it's challenged beyond its existing capabilities.
Progressive Overload
We use this training to get a full body workout, and work various muscles in different ways.
What is circuit training
How many times a week you should train to improve
3+
The amount of body fat, muscle and water that make up the body
Body Composition
Explain how plyometrics can improve performance.
Improve muscular power
Improve muscular strength
Develop powerful contractions
The principle linked to maintaining the motivation and interest of the athlete.
Variety
Which test measure balance. We did this in class.
Standing Stork Test
Agility
A badminton player moving around the court from back to front and side to side at high speed and efficiency
Describe long interval training and give an example of a training session.
work periods followed by rest periods, work to rest ratio of 1:1.
e.g. run for 4 mins, rest for 4 mins.
You need to be aware that should you stop training due to injury, illness or boredom, your gains will reverse
Reversibility
To increase your vertical, you would want this type of training in your routine (ex: jumping)
What is plyometrics