Paper – I (Fundamental of Sports Training)
Time – 3 hours Max. Marks = 100
External marks: 80
Internal marks: 20
Note: The paper setter is required to set ten questions from five units, two questions from each
unit. Candidate is required to attempt five questions in all selecting one question from each unit.
All questions carry equal marks.
UNIT - I BASIC CONCEPT IN SPORTS TRAINING
Meaning and importance of Training
Aim and objectives of sports Training
Characteristics of sports Training
Types of Exercise
UNIT-II PRINCIPLE OF SPORTS TRAINING
Principle of conscious involvement
Principle of Individualization and accessibility
Principle of gradual increase of load
Principle of Specialization
Principle of continuity and systematic ness in Training Process
Principle of Economy of Effort
UNIT – III TRAINING LOAD, ADAPTATION AND RECOVERY
Meaning and factors/ parameters of Load
Judgment of Load
Load and adaptation
Relationship between load and recovery
Factors affecting pace of recovery
Means of recovery
Overload
Causes and symptoms of overload
Tackling of overload.
UNIT – IV VARIOUS TRAINING METHODS
Interval Training Method
Repetition Training Method
Continuous Training Method
Circuit Training Method
Fartlek Training Method
Weight Training Method
UNIT – V: CYCLES IN SPORTS TRAINING
Cycle in life
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Cycle & periodization of training
Structure of a workout
Structure of Micro cycle
Structure of Meso Cycle
Structure of Macro Cycle
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SPORTS TRAINING
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