UNIT-10 TRANING & DOPING IN SPORTS
1. Concept and Principles of Sports Training
Sports training is a planned and systematic process of physical, technical,
tactical, and psychological preparation to improve sports performance.
Principles of Sports Training:
1. Principle of Continuity – Training should be regular without long breaks.
2. Principle of Overload – Load should be increased gradually for
improvement.
3. Principle of Progression – Training load must increase step by step.
4. Principle of Individual Differences – Training should be according to age,
sex, and ability.
5. Principle of Specificity – Training should be specific to the sport.
6. Principle of Recovery – Proper rest is essential for adaptation.
2. Training Load: Overload, Adaptation, and Recovery
Training Load
It refers to the amount of physical and mental stress applied during training.
(a) Overload
When training load is increased beyond the normal level to improve
performance.
Example: Increasing running distance or weight.
(b) Adaptation
The body’s ability to adjust to increased training load over time.
Result: Improved strength, endurance, and skills.
(c) Recovery
The process of restoring energy and repairing tissues after training.
Includes rest, sleep, nutrition, and relaxation.
Importance:
1. Prevents injury
2. Improves performance
3. Avoids overtraining
1. Concept and Principles of Sports Training
Sports training is a planned and systematic process of physical, technical,
tactical, and psychological preparation to improve sports performance.
Principles of Sports Training:
1. Principle of Continuity – Training should be regular without long breaks.
2. Principle of Overload – Load should be increased gradually for
improvement.
3. Principle of Progression – Training load must increase step by step.
4. Principle of Individual Differences – Training should be according to age,
sex, and ability.
5. Principle of Specificity – Training should be specific to the sport.
6. Principle of Recovery – Proper rest is essential for adaptation.
2. Training Load: Overload, Adaptation, and Recovery
Training Load
It refers to the amount of physical and mental stress applied during training.
(a) Overload
When training load is increased beyond the normal level to improve
performance.
Example: Increasing running distance or weight.
(b) Adaptation
The body’s ability to adjust to increased training load over time.
Result: Improved strength, endurance, and skills.
(c) Recovery
The process of restoring energy and repairing tissues after training.
Includes rest, sleep, nutrition, and relaxation.
Importance:
1. Prevents injury
2. Improves performance
3. Avoids overtraining
