Describe how an athlete uses the principle of overload to improve their muscular strength through resistance training.

Which outlines progression as a principle of training programme design?

A. Training muscles that are relevant to the actions of the sport

B. Training is high intensity for short bursts

C. Training by gradual increase in physical challenge to induce adaptations

D. Training with a range of methods to maintain motivation

Which outlines progression as a principle of training programme design?

A. Training muscles that are relevant to the actions of the sport

B. Training is high intensity for short bursts

C. Training by gradual increase in physical challenge to induce adaptations

D. Training with a range of methods to maintain motivation

Analyse how a road cyclist plans a macrocycle using periodization.

Discuss how you would use the key principles of training to help you prepare for a long-distance cycle race.

Periodization can be used to optimize an athlete’s performance. Explain how a coach uses the other key principles of training to maximize athletic development.

Periodization can be used to optimize an athlete’s performance. Explain how a coach uses the other key principles of training to maximize athletic development.