SHS1 Physical Education Health Elective · Semester 1, Week 18
Training Principles for Sports Performance
Lesson notes
Learning Objectives
Indicator: 1.2.2.LI.1 - Explain the training principles for sports performance
By the end of the lesson, learners can:
- Define each of the training principles (overload, progression, specificity, reversibility, individuality) in their own words.
- Explain how each training principle affects sports performance using relevant examples from various sports.
- Distinguish between the training principles and identify situations where each one applies.
- Discuss how training principles work together to create an effective training programme.
- Justify the importance of applying training principles in preparing for a sporting event.
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- Strand
- Physical Education (Strand 2)
- Sub-strand
- Training Principles for Sports Performance (2.2)
- Content standard
- 1.2.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of sports performance 1.2.2.LO.1 Discuss the training principles of sports performance
- Indicator
- 1.2.2.LI.1 - Explain the training principles for sports performance
- Suggested placement
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Semester 1, Week 18
(Week 18 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
- Curriculum reference
- NaCCA curriculum document, p. 38
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Collaborative Learning: In groups, learners discuss the training principles for sports performance, jot down their points and the group lead or secretary reports their group points to the class. Assessment (1.2.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning. Teaching and Learning Resources: - Charts/pictures of professionals - Coursebooks - Videos - ICT tools e.g., Laptops, phones, projectors