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Principles of Training and Programme Design

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This Principles of Training and Programme Design page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and notes, from FITT and progressive overload to warm ups, periodization and gym programme design. It's built for school students going over a topic, university students and professional candidates filling gaps, and teachers after ready-made material. There are over 140 resources here, including more than 80 mind maps, more than 40 flashcard decks and more than 10 quizzes. Open a mind map to see the principles at a glance, then test yourself with a quiz.

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What the resources cover

This unit is about how training is planned and why it works. Many of the mind maps list the principles themselves. The Btec sport map sets out PARRVIS (progression, adaptation, recovery, reversibility, variety, individual needs, specificity) next to FITT. The GCSE PE - 2 map explains frequency, intensity, time and type with simple examples, such as training three times a week.

Other resources look at what training does to the body. Short-term physiological covers the stages of a warm up. Long term physiological covers adaptations such as increased stroke volume and cardiac output, plus periodisation.

Where to start

If the principles are new to you, begin with the mind map Principles of Training. It covers progressive overload, adaptation, reversibility, specificity, monitoring and individualisation on one screen. Then open the FITT map and the Using F.I.T.T to improve stamina in general (Using cycling) map to see the idea applied.

Once the terms feel familiar, move to the flashcards. The Progressive overload and Reversibility decks take one idea each. Module 2 Exam adds injury prevention and the stimulus-fatigue-recovery idea.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a map first, then try a quiz without looking. Notice which terms you could not explain and go back to that branch of the map. The quiz Chapter 19: Periodization and the quiz Chapter 15: Resistance Training suit those who are moving from principles to programme building. Chapter 14: Exercise and Special Populations looks at clients with particular health needs.

  1. Skim a map for the main terms.
  2. Run through a flashcard deck.
  3. Take a quiz and note your gaps.
  4. Return to the map and fill them in.

Where this unit fits

This unit sits in the Fitness, Training and Testing strand of Physical education and sport. The listed resources mention GCSE PE, BTEC Sport, A-level Physical Education, HSC PDHPE, NASM and CSCS, so the material suits school courses and professional certification study alike.

Pick one map today, try a quiz on it, and then make your own flashcards for the terms you missed.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with the mind map called Principles of Training. It lists progressive overload, frequency, intensity, time, adaptation, reversibility, specificity, monitoring and individualisation in one place. After that, the FITT map and the flashcard decks on progressive overload and reversibility let you check each idea one at a time.

What do the mind maps on this page cover?

There are more than 80 mind maps. They cover the principles of training, FITT, PARRVIS, warm ups, short-term and long-term physiological effects, periodisation, training programmes and long-term athlete development. A few apply the ideas to examples, such as a shot putter or cycling for stamina.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. If you want to save quiz scores or build your own quizzes, maps, flashcards and notes, you can add a free account.

Which levels and exams do these resources suit?

Most are aimed at school students, with others for university students and professional candidates. Titles and excerpts mention GCSE PE, BTEC Sport, A-level Physical Education, HSC PDHPE, NASM and CSCS. Check that the wording in a resource matches your own course before relying on it.

Are there quizzes on programme design?

Yes, there are more than 10 quizzes. Chapter 19: Periodization and Chapter 15: Resistance Training lean toward programme planning, and Chapter 9 looks at functional programming for stability, mobility and movement. Others cover warm ups and cool downs, and cardiorespiratory exercise prescription.

What if I can't find the topic I need?

Try the flashcard decks and notes, since they often cover narrower topics such as training zones, overtraining or warm up. You can also make your own mind map, flashcards or notes on the missing topic with a free account, and use the listed resources as a model.

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