Principles of Training

Training that focuses on a certain energy system, component of fitness or movement pattern is following which principle of training?

• variety

• specificity

• individuality

• frequency

An endurance athlete wants to start a resistance training program and follow the principle of training of specificity. Which of the following would be most specific to this athlete?

• high rep and short recovery

• high rep and long recovery

• low rep and short recovery

• low rep and long recovery

Identify four principles of training from the following options.

• flexibility, intensity, specificity, work

• frequency, intensity, specificity, interval

• flexibility, individuality, specificity, variety

• frequency, individuality, specificity, variety

An athlete is deciding how long each training session should last. What principle of training are they using?

• intensity

• duration

• frequency

• progressive overload

Progressive overload can be defined as...

• a gradual decrease in intensity, duration or volume of training.

• a rapid decrease in intensity, duration, or volume of training.

• a rapid increase in intensity, duration or volume of training.

• a gradual increase in intensity, duration or volume of training.

Progressive overload for a resistance training session can be achieved by...

• increasing the weight, reps or sets.

• increasing the number of exercises.

• decreasing the weight, reps or sets.

• decreasing the number of exercises.

Frequency is best illustrated by which of the following?

• extending training sessions by 30 minutes.

• increasing the number of reps for an exercise.

• choosing to do three training sessions per microcycle.

• using different training methods in the same training session.

If an athlete uses multiple training methods to improve performance, what principle of training are they following?

• variety

• duration

• frequency

• intensity

A coach uses game analysis to determine the W:R ratios for one of his players. What principle of training is he attempting to manipulate to improve the players performance?

• duration

• intensity

• variety

• specificity

For an athlete performing a resistance training session, what is the most appropriate method to measure intensity?

• percentage of repetition maximum

• percentage of maximum heart rate

• rating of perceived exertion

• number of sets performed