Question

Which of the following sports training principle suggests that minor changes in training regime yields more consistent gain in sports performance?

Options

• Principle of reversibility   

• Principle of adaptation

• Principle of variance

• Principle of specificity

Answer 1

Principle of variance

Explanation:

The variation principle suggests that minor changes in training regimes yield more consistent gains in sports performances. Training programmes for every sport include variations in intensity, duration, volume and other important aspects of practice. The training plans have variations such as changes in the nature of exercise, timing and environment, so as to maintain the interest and motivation of the athlete. This is generally done by using a mixture of different training and practice methods. Variations in training are important to continue progressive loading. The content of training programmes is also varied in order to prevent monotony and boredom.