Training and Performance
1.
FITT is another principle of training.
a) What do the letters FITT stand for?
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I
T
T
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( 4 marks)
b) How could the FITT principles be used to create overload in a training programme?
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( 1 mark)
2.
Susanne has applied the FITT principles in her training programme. Complete the following
statements showing how see may have applied the principles.
i)
Instead of training once a week, she now trains ………………… times a week.
ii)
Instead of working at 50% of her maximum she now works at ………………..
iii)
Instead of working for 30 minutes per session she now works for …………… minutes
( 3 marks)
3.
Circuit training in a common training method
a)
Why is it important to consider the order of exercises when planning a circuit?
( 1 mark)
b)
State one way you could measure the amount of physical work completed by a performer
a circuit.
during
( 1 mark)
c)
If the circuit was too easy state one way you could make it harder for them without increasing
number of work stations?
the
( 1 mark)
d)
Circuit training is an effective training method for a variety of sports performers. Name a sport or
activity where the performer would benefit form circuit training and explain why.
Sport/Activity …………………………………….
Explanation……………………………………………………………………………………………
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(2 mark)