Principles of training and training methods: Practice Questions

A coach is designing a 6-week training programme. If a performer stops training due to injury, which principle of training explains why their fitness levels will eventually return to their pre-training state?

A basketball player wants to improve their anaerobic power for rebounding. Which of the following training methods is most specific to this goal, and what is its physiological basis?

Which of the following describes the most effective application of the progressive overload principle for a marathon runner who has reached a plateau in their performance?

An athlete is using Fartlek training to prepare for a rugby season. How does this training method specifically apply the FITT principle of 'Type' to meet the demands of the sport?

A professional footballer is returning from a long-term injury during the post-season (transition) phase. Explain how the coach should apply the FITT principle of Intensity and the SPORT principle of Reversibility to ensure the player maintains a baseline level of fitness without risking re-injury.

A local rugby team is planning a 6-week training block during their pre-season to improve the team's overall cardiovascular fitness and power. The coach decides to use Interval training as the primary method.

a) Explain how the coach could apply the FITT principle of 'Intensity' specifically to improve the players' anaerobic power during these sessions. (2 marks)
b) Using the SPORT principles of training, explain why simply repeating the same high-intensity interval session every day for 6 weeks might eventually lead to a decrease in performance. (3 marks)