Training… · SHS2 Physical Education Health Elective

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.1 - Discuss the principles of training for sports performance

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define training principles and explain why they are essential for sports performance.
State and describe at least six key principles of training (Specificity, Overload, Progression, Reversibility, Variation, and Rest and Recovery).
Discuss how each principle is applied in a practical training programme using local sporting examples.
Collaborate in groups to discuss training principles, record their points, and present their findings to the class, respecting contributions from others.

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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.1 - Discuss the principles of training for sports performance
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 17 (Week 17 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)

Collaborative Learning: In groups, learners discuss the principles of training for sports performance, jot down their points and the group lead or secretary reports their group points to the class.
Assessment (2.2.2.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, cell phones, projectors, etc.