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Principles of Training

1) Why is it important to plan your training sessions?

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2) What are the 4 principles of training?

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3) Briefly explain the 4 principles of training mentioned above

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Principle 2:_________________________________________________________________
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Mr. Jeremy Cassar – PE Option 1

4) Briefly explain what Overtraining is.

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5) Give 3 ways how overtraining can be managed?

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6) If Usain Bolt's trainer ensures that his training targets the anaerobic energy systems,
which principle of training is being applied?
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7) If a boxer decreases their recovery period during interval training, which FITT principle
are they overloading?
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8) What does the acronym FITT stand for?
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9) What term is used to describe long term physiological changes in the bodily systems as a
result of training?

 Responses
 Adaptations
 Short term effects (1)

10) How would a long jumper increase the intensity of weight training?

 Greater number of reps

 Less recovery time
 Increased resistance (1)

Mr. Jeremy Cassar – PE Option 2

Mr. Jeremy Cassar – PE Option 3