Question

Lucas goes stand-up paddle boarding three days a week and paddles at a leisurely pace. His local surf shop is hosting a stand-up paddle boarding race at the end of next month. How can Lucas apply the SPORT principles to get in competition shape for the race?

A) He can focus on progression, increasing the intensity and time he spends on the
paddle board.

B) He can continue paddle boarding three times per week at the same pace to avoid
reversibility.

C) He can start to lift weights and run a few days a week to add specificity to his
training.
D) He can explore other types of physical activity so paddle boarding doesn't become
tedious.

Answer 1

The answer is A as it applies to the SPORT principles

Answer 2

The correct answer is A.

SPORT stands for Specificity, Progression, Overload, Reversibility, Tedium. They are the principles of training.

As the competition is only in a month's time her needs to focus on progression and increasing the intensity and time on the paddle board. He needs to focus on getting as good as he possibly can.