2.1.3 - Specificity
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What is specificity in training?
💡 Hint: Think about what you want to improve in fitness.
Name one example of specificity in sports.
💡 Hint: Consider which skills are most important in your favorite sport.
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What is specificity in exercise training?
💡 Hint: Think about how different activities require different types of training.
True or False: To improve in a specific skill, you should do completely unrelated exercises.
💡 Hint: Consider if doing a random exercise would help you perform better in the skill you are aiming to develop.
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An athlete wants to improve their vertical leap for basketball. Create a specific training plan focusing on drills that enhance this skill.
💡 Hint: Consider what kind of exercises help in developing explosive power.
Critique the following athlete's training plan: 'I want to get faster, so I’m going to lift heavy weights every day.' Discuss why this plan may not be effective.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the skill you want to master and the types of training that would help.
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