Objectives of sports training

Objectives of Sports Training

1. Objectives of Sports Training DR. BAIJU ABRAHAM Associate Professor Department of Physical Education Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow

2. Objectives of Sports Training Personality development:- One of the main objectives of sports training is the all round development of personality of the sportsperson, because a good personality counts a lot in sports competition and attainment of highest possible performance. Various personality traits such as drive, assertion, drive determination, self confidence, leadership, emotional maturity, trainability, conscience and mental toughness can be developed through sports training and education. These factors play an essential role in all round development of sports person and in achieving higher performance in sports competitions. DR.BAIJU ABRAHAM,LCC

3. Objectives of Sports Training Improvement of physical fitness:- The performance in sports generally depends upon physical fitness of a sports person. Every sport activity needs specific type of physical fitness, and hence, the improvement of various components of physical and skill related fitness like Strength, Speed, Coordinative abilities, Endurance and Flexibility is an important aim and objectives of sports training. Through training, these motor qualities can be developed separately as well as in combination with each other. These qualities are a pre-requisite for good performance in sports. Therefore, adequate time should be spent so as to train these motor abilities to optimal level. DR.BAIJU ABRAHAM,LCC

4. Objectives of Sports Training The requirement of these abilities differs from sport to sport. To train these motor qualities, the sportspersons have to regularly participate in general, specific and competitive exercise schedules, which are specific to a sport. Sports training should be concentrated mainly on the development of the kind of fitness that is needed for the specific sports event or game concerned. The development of desired level of fitness and its components takes several year of systematic training. This needs the use of different types of physical exercises and various types of training methods in sports training program for sportspersons/trainees. DR.BAIJU ABRAHAM,LCC

5. Objectives of Sports Training Sports specific physical development:- Sports specific development improves absolute and relative strength, muscle mass and elasticity, specific strength (power or muscular endurance) according to the sports requirements, movement and reaction time, and coordination and suppleness. This training creates the ability to perform all movements, especially those required by the sports, with ease and smoothness. DR.BAIJU ABRAHAM,LCC

6. Objectives of Sports Training Acquisition of sports skills:- This includes motor skills as well as basic movement skills. Fundamental motor skills are prerequisites to the learning of sports specific skills. Every sports activity requires to observe certain specific movement procedure to tackle a particular task. This movement procedure is known as technique and when this technique is learnt and perfected, it leads to skill development. Whenever sports persons include in technical training, they focus on acquisition of motor skills such as hipping, jumping, skipping, kicking, throwing, catching and striking are pre-requisites to the learning of sport specific skills of basketball, Football. Gymnastics, Tennis, Cricket, Badminton etc. DR.BAIJU ABRAHAM,LCC

7. Objectives of Sports Training Technical factors:- Technical training involves developing the capacity to perform all technical actions correctly, perfecting the required technique based on a rational and economical performance, with the highest possible velocity, high amplitude, and a demonstration of force, performing specific techniques under normal and unusual circumstances eg weather, improving the technique of related sports, and ensuring the ability to perform all movements correctly. DR.BAIJU ABRAHAM,LCC

8. Objectives of Sports Training Improvement of Tactical Efficiency:- Tactical training is designed to improve various strategies and is based upon analysis of the tactics of opponents. Specific training in sports helps the sports persons to make the best use of their abilities and techniques so that the chances of success in competition are increased. The training develops three kinds of tactics, offensive, defensive and high performance tactics. Tactical efficiency is enhanced by providing the sports persons with knowledge of rules and repeated opportunities to perfect tactical abilities in them. DR.BAIJU ABRAHAM,LCC

9. Objectives of Sports Training Improvement of mental abilities:- Improvement of mental abilities are critical for high level performance in any sport. The training aims at development of positive attitude towards sports and competition, dedication and devotion towards particular sport or event, sincerity and honesty, self confidence and optimum level of aspiration. Mental training is an integral and important part of sports training. Now a day, in the higher competitive era higher demands are put on the mental training of sportspersons. They are under tremendous stress and pressure both internal and external. DR.BAIJU ABRAHAM,LCC

10. Objectives of Sports Training Team capability:- In some sports (team sports, relays, rowing, cycling etc), team preparation is one of the coach’s main objectives. The coach can accomplish this by establishing harmony in the team’s physical, technical and strategic preparation. The coach must establish such a concord for psychological preparation, meaning sound relationships, friendships and common goals among teammates. Training competitions and social gatherings consolidate the team and enhance the feeling of belonging. The coach must encourage the team to act as a unit and should establish specific plans and roles for athlete according to the needs of the team. DR.BAIJU ABRAHAM,LCC

11. Objectives of Sports Training Health factors:- Strengthening each athlete’s health is important. Proper health is maintained by periodic medical examinations, a proper correlation of training intensity with individual effort capacity, and alternating hard work with an appropriate regeneration phase. Following illness or injury the athlete must begin training only when completely recovered, ensuring adequate progression. DR.BAIJU ABRAHAM,LCC

12. Objectives of Sports Training Injury prevention:- Prevents injuries by following all safety precautions, increasing flexibility beyond the level required, strengthening muscles, tendons and ligaments, especially during the initial phase of a beginner, and developing muscle strength and elasticity to such a degree that when athletes perform unaccustomed movements accidents will be unlikely. DR.BAIJU ABRAHAM,LCC

13. Objectives of Sports Training Theoretical knowledge:- Training increases athlete’s knowledge of the physiological and psychological basis of training, planning, nutrition and regeneration. Coaches should discuss athlete-coach, athlet e-opponent, and teammates relationships to help athletes work together to reach the set goals. DR.BAIJU ABRAHAM,LCC