Conditioning principles

2. This is considered the competitive phase where athletes focus on low volume, high intensity exercise and game-time technique
4. A greater than normal stress or load on the body is required for training adaptation to take place.
7. The quickness of movement of a limb or whole body.
8. The extent to which muscles can exert force by contracting against resistance due to maximized innervation.
10. The body's ability to deliver O2 and nutrients to the tissues during sustained exercise.
11. Sports training should be relevant and appropriate to the sport for which the individual is training in order to produce a training effect.
13. The increase in muscle size
14. The ability to exert maximum contraction instantly in an explosive burst of movement composed of strength and speed.

1. The process of varying a training program at regular time intervals to bring about optimal gains in physical performance. Using periodization a competitive athlete is able to peak physical performance at a particular point in time.
3. The body’s ability to react to the training loads imposed by increasing its ability to cope with demands.
5. There is a gradual loss of training effects when the intensity and duration is reduced.
6. This is considered the transition phase where athletes begin active rest. Any exercise should be low volume and intensity and should be considered recreation.
9. The ability of a muscle or muscle group to sustain repeated contractions or continue apply force to a fixed object.
12. This is a preparatory phase focusing on high volume, low intensity exercise; developing proper technique; and power/strength exercises