1. Principles of Training
Knowledge to support preparation for NAB stage 2

2. Principles of Training
performance
needs
activity
base level
Specificity
Principles of Training
Progressive Overload
Rest and Recovery
Initial Overload
Frequency
Avoiding Overtraining
Reversibility
Intensity
Time
Variation
Adaptation

3. Explaining knowledge about principles of training
Specificity
I know that my training needs to be specific to the activity and the 100m f/c performance of swimming due to the unique environment of working in the pool
Training needs to be specific so that my muscles and energy systems conditioned to working within this environment
It needs to be specific to the weaknesses identified in stage 1 of the nab with sets of work structured in each session to work on my development needs
Cardio Respiratory Endurance
Muscular Endurance
Speed Endurance
Coordination
(Anxiety Control, Rehearsal, Arousal)
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4. Explaining knowledge about principles of training
Specificity
Sessions need to be specific to my base level of fitness.
This can be done by setting a level of training based on results collected from tests so that the training is manageable but also challenging enough to stimulate further improvement
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T5 test = base level of CRE
Interval Repeat Test = training pace times for CRE & SE

5. Explaining knowledge about principles of training
Progressive Overload
Progressive Overload
Adaptation
Initial Overload
To begin working phase I know that I need to initially overload by starting work at my base level of fitness
I know that it is important to follow the recommended structure of frequency (how many sessions a week), intensity (how hard I train) and time (how long I train for) as recommended by Ashton and Davis in the book Why Exercise to ensure that training is effective.
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6. Explaining knowledge about principles of training
Progressive Overload
Following the correct frequency is important so that I get rest and recovery times between sessions
This is important to give my muscles a chance to regenerate and repair following training and be ready for the next session
Working at the correct intensity (lower pace for CRE and higher pace for SE) is important to stimulate appropriate energy systems and at same time avoid over training
Avoiding overtraining is necessary to prevent injury to the muscles and stop training under fatigued conditions which results in ineffective work
Avoiding overtraining is managed by having target repetition times from test norm data taken from Madsen, Coaching Young Swimmer
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7. Explaining knowledge about principles of training
Progressive Overload
I know that there is a recommended time for each set.
I know sets should be longer to develop CRE and shorter when working on SE and this can be managed by controlling the amount of repetitions completed in a set
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8. Explaining knowledge about principles of training
Adaptation
Adaptation is the process of improving fitness levels within the programme
When signs of adaptation are evident I know I need to progressively overload to maintain fitness improvement and avoid reaching a plateau
I know it is possible to progressively overload by increasing the amount of repetitions completed so that I work for a longer time and I can also increase by training pace to keep my heart rate in appropriate training zones (aerobic for CRE and anaerobic for SE)
I know it is important to vary sessions by changing variables of repetition distance to keep them interesting so that I keep motivated to work effectively
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9. REVERSIBILITY Miss or stop training Improving fitness
Lose fitness gained
Start training again
Consistent progress
Start
Start

10. Explaining knowledge about principles of training
Reversibility
I am also aware of the concept of reversibility which means that I will gradually lose fitness if I stop training
I know that there is a need to reduce workload if training is missed for any significant period of time so that when I start again it will be at a level that is manageable for me
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