Training Principles, Overload and Progression
Apply specificity, progressive overload, reversibility, recovery and FITT variables to written training scenarios.
How to prepare for the written examination
Move from accurate theory to a scenario-specific mechanism, consequence, evidence and judgement. Complete all practical performance and NEA work only through authorised centre arrangements.
Core concepts
Concept 1
Training adaptation depends on a stimulus specific to the performance demand.
Exam cue: Start with the performer's stated weakness and activity demand.
Concept 2
Progressive overload increases challenge in a controlled way as adaptation occurs.
Exam cue: Change one or more FITT variables and explain the intended adaptation.
Concept 3
Frequency, intensity, time and type can be manipulated, while recovery limits and reversibility affect outcomes.
Exam cue: Include recovery, progression and monitoring when evaluating suitability.
Risk pitfalls and guardrails
Equating overload with training as hard as possible.
Guardrail: Do not replace explanation with a named sport, an undated current example or practical work that belongs to NEA.
Applying a generic programme to every performer.
Guardrail: Do not replace explanation with a named sport, an undated current example or practical work that belongs to NEA.
Naming FITT variables without explaining their effect.
Guardrail: Do not replace explanation with a named sport, an undated current example or practical work that belongs to NEA.
Memory anchors
Training specificity
Training should match the muscles, energy demands, skills or fitness component required.
Progressive overload
Training demand increases gradually as the body adapts.
Training reversibility
Adaptations can diminish when training is reduced or stopped.
FITT variables
Frequency, intensity, time and type are adjustable training variables.
Training recovery
Planned rest allows adaptation and reduces excessive fatigue risk.
Checkpoint rule
Do the check-up only after you can summarize each concept in one sentence and identify one dangerous pitfall from memory.
Knowledge Check (after reading)
Short check-up to confirm understanding of this module.
Check-up Questions
What does specificity require in a training programme?
Which training principle requires demand to rise gradually after the body adapts?
Answer all questions to submit.
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Move forward only after this module is stable.
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