SHS2 Physical Education Health Elective · Semester 1, Week 18

Training Principles for Sports Performance

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.2 - Apply the principles of training for sports performance

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  • Apply the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) to design a weekly training programme for a chosen sport.
  • Apply the principle of specificity by matching training activities to the specific demands of a given sport.
  • Apply the principle of progressive overload by adjusting training variables (sets, reps, duration, resistance) to show safe progression.
  • Apply the principles of reversibility, variation, and rest and recovery when modifying a training programme for a given scenario.
  • Justify, in writing or orally, how each principle of training is reflected in a personal training plan for a sport of their choice.

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Curriculum details

Strand
Physical Education (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Training Principles for Sports Performance (2.2)
Content standard
2.2.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding and application of the principles of training for sports performance 2.2.2.LO.1 Discuss and apply training principles for sports performance
Indicator
2.2.2.LI.2 - Apply the principles of training for sports performance
Suggested placement
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. 72

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Project-Based Learning: Develop portfolios to showcase application of the principles of training for sports performance. Exchange portfolio among peers for observation and comments
Assessment (2.2.2.AS.2). 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, cell phones, projectors, etc.