What is the GAS principle in physical fitness?

Answer 1

General principle of Training

Law of Overload

Body adapts to training loads - explains how training works

Adequate training loads improve overall fitness and increase performance

Factors impacting training load - frequency, duration and intensity

Law of Reversibility

Training loads that increase progressively create higher fitness levels

No increase in fitness will occur if loading is too far apart or stays the same

Over training or incomplete adaptation occurs when training loads are too great or too close

Law of Specificity

Specific training load produces specific response and adaptations

General training prepares athletes for specific training

Greater the volume of general training, greater the capacity for specific training

Principle of Individualism

Athletes bring their unique talent, capabilities and capacities to training

Heredity determines many physiological factors that impact training

Chronological, biological and training ages must be considered when designing a training and competition plan

Principle of Variety

Training is a long-term process and loading and recovery can become boring

Make it fun for the athlete

Be creative