BTEC SportYears 10–13Sport

Training principles — FITT, SPORT, progressive overload

BTEC: Sport and Physical Activity: Training principles — FITT, SPORT, progressive overload

What you'll learn

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    Imagine you're training for a 5k run. You can't just run 5k on day one — you start small and build up. That's progressive overload! 🏃

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    What does progressive overload mean?

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    Let's use the FITT principle to plan a run. FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type. Here's how it works:

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    Now you plan a FITT session for a friend who wants to get fitter. Drag the options to match the principle.

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    What does the 'I' in FITT stand for?

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    Now add SPORT — Specificity, Progression, Overload, Reversibility, Tedium. This helps you design a balanced training plan. 🏋️

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    Which part of SPORT says 'if you stop training, you lose fitness'?

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