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Question 1

Progressive overload

Answer 1

The term ’overload’ is used to describe when an athlete trains more than they normally do, this is the only way athletes can improve their fitness

Question 2

Individual Needs

Answer 2

When planning a PEP the needs of the athlete must come first, using another persons programme would not work as they will have different starting points and needs

Question 3

FITT

Answer 3

○ Frequency (how often)
○ Intensity (how hard)
○ Time (how long)
○ Type (training method)

Question 4

What is frequancy

Answer 4

Frequency means how often you train. Frequency can be adjusted to help you manage progressive overload. For example, you may go from running three times a week to four