© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle The principles of training 1 The principles of training

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle What you will learn about in this topic: 1.The principles of training 2.How individual needs affect training The principles of training 2

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Learning objectives By the end of this presentation you should be able to: Understand the principles of training Describe what each principle is Explain how individual needs affect training The principles of training 3

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Principles of training There are several principles of training, each influencing the training of a performer in a different way. Good training takes into consideration all of the principles and their effects on the body. The principles of training 4

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle These principles of training are essential to the planning of a systematic training programme so that an individual can improve their fitness. The principles of training 5

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle The main principles of training are: Specificity Progressive overload Individual differences/needs Rest and recovery The principles of training 6

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Specificity The specificity principle requires an understanding of the needs of the game or event you are taking part in. Training must be geared towards the needs of the specific sporting activity in order to improve fitness of the body parts that the sport uses. The principles of training 7

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle For example, to meet the specific needs of football, a goalkeeper’s training will include lots of reaction work. The principles of training 8

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle A cyclist and a long-distance runner both need to train to improve their muscular endurance in their legs, but the training methods will be different; a cyclist will train on a bike whilst the runner will train by running! The principles of training 9

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle It is important that the training activities are practised at match pace. If you train slowly, you’ll compete slowly! The principles of training 10

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Progressive overload The principle of progressive overload involves having the body work at a greater rate than normal and then gradually increasing the stress, as it adapts to these exercise training levels. The principles of training 11

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Exercising at the same level of difficulty all the time will: Only maintain current fitness levels in the short-term Have no effect on improvement in the long-term as the training starts to change your body tolerances. The principles of training 12

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle An athlete’s body needs to be gradually put under slightly more pressure, systematically, to continue to improve. The principles of training 13 After five to six weeks there may be a need to change the training programme.

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle The point where exercise is demanding enough to have an effect on the body is called the threshold of training. As the intensity of the exercise increases there is a greater demand for more oxygen to produce energy. The principles of training 14

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle The total amount of oxygen needed so that the body can function, is called the oxygen uptake. However, there is a limit to the amount of oxygen uptake and this is called the VO 2 maximum (or ‘max’). The principles of training 15

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle A simple indicator of when a person reaches the VO 2 maximum is that they will be unable to talk to The principles of training 16 another person, as they will have too little breath to do so.

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Individual differences/needs Everyone has a different fitness level so training plans need to take account of this in order to achieve positive effects. Setting the demands and intensity of the exercise at the correct level ensures it is safe for the individual performer. The principles of training 17

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Top-class athletes have specific competitions in mind. The training process is therefore systematically planned so they reach a peak of performance to coincide with that event. The principles of training 18

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Rest and recovery Rest and recovery time is very important for all athletes. Overtraining can result in poorer results from performance and training as it increases the risk of injury and illness and can decrease the desire to exercise. The principles of training 19

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Reduced powers in strength, endurance and speed Loss of acquired skills Inability to concentrate Greater recovery time required Overanxious, depressed and sensitive Feelings of insecurity Fear of competition Lack of flow and rhythm to movement The principles of training 20 Overtraining complications:

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle When planning a training programme, and to aid recovery, it is a good idea to think about: Periodization Designated rest times Variety of training types Different exercises for the same muscles The principles of training 21

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Time Although not specifically a training principle, it is still vitally important to consider time when training in terms of… The principles of training 22

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle 1.The frequency of training. 2.The length of the session. 3.The time allowed for recovery. 4.The time given to different training methods. 5.The time given to prepare for an event. The principles of training 23

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Task 1.Design five questions with answers about principles of training. In pairs, take it in turns to test each other’s knowledge. 2.Swap your questions with someone else and ask your partner the new questions. The principles of training 24

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Exam questions 1. Progressive overload is: A.Matching the exercises to the activity B.The degeneration of the muscles after exercise has stopped C.Working the body harder than normal and then increasing the intensity gradually D.Allowing the body to recover to maintain a high level of performance The principles of training 25

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle The principles of training Specificity is: A.Allowing the body to recover to maintain a high level of performance B.Matching the exercises to the activity C.The degeneration of the muscles after exercise has stopped D.Working the body harder than normal and then increasing the intensity gradually

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle The principles of training 27 What you have learnt in this topic: 1.The principles of training 2.How individual needs affects training

© Folens 2009 FOR EDEXCEL Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle The principles of training 28 Learning objectives You should now be able to: Understand the principles of training Describe what each principle is Explain how the individual affects training