Training sessions and programs

Training sessions and programs

Training Sessions

Purpose of a Training Session

  • Designed to improve fitness and performance.
  • Should be specific to the sport or activity, incorporating relevant techniques, skills and movements.

Effective Training Session Structure

  • An effective training session will include a warm up, the main activity, and a cool down.
  • Warm up: This prepares the body for exercise, reduces risk of injury, and can involve activities such as jogging or stretching.
  • Main activity: The primary part of the training session, aimed at improving performance and fitness related to the chosen sport or activity.
  • Cool down: Helps body return to a resting state and can help in the recovery process.

Application of FITT Principle to Training Session

  • Frequency: The number of times a particular training session is repeated in a week.
  • Intensity: The difficulty level of the training session.
  • Time: The duration of the training session.
  • Type: The specific activities or exercises incorporated in the training session.

Training Programmes

Purpose of a Training Programme

  • Creates organised structure to training, providing direction and allowing progress to be tracked.
  • Should target improvement in specific areas of fitness relevant to the sport or activity.

Components of a Training Programme

  • Goal setting: Defines what the programme aims to achieve.
  • Programme activities: Specifies the exercises, activities and techniques to be practiced.
  • Programme duration: Sets the length of the programme.

Role of Monitoring in a Training Programme

  • Regular monitoring and assessment can help determine if the programme is effective.
  • Adjustments can be made based on performance progression, or a lack thereof.

Periodisation in Training Programmes

  • The process of dividing an annual training plan into specific time blocks.
  • Each phase focuses on different objectives to better manage training and recovery.

Reversibility and Detraining

  • Missing training sessions can lead to a loss of fitness known as detraining.
  • Regular and consistent training is required to ensure steady progress and maintenance of fitness levels.