MEANING AND IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS TRAINING

The word, "Training"' is not a new word, people have been using it since archaic period. Training means the process of preparation for some task. But here our main task is fitness and conditioning for sports and games. It is only due to that this term is mostly used in sports and games . So, it is called  "sports training". The concepts of training and sportsman's preparation seem to coincide, but are not identical. Preparation is broader both in volume and content. In fact, preparation is a complex process and directly influences the sportsmans' development and ensures the necessary degree of readiness for success.

This complex system includes : sports training, sports competitions and special nutrition. Sports training is the main component and the basic form of preparing the sportsman.Systematic training improves the athlete's fitness level. It is the basis of his preparedness for sports achievements. The physical exercise, which are used in training have an impressive effect on the physical development of an athlete.

Sports training must be understood as as specialised process of all-round physical conditioning aimed at the preparation of sports persons for performance in games and sports. Sports training is a systematic and regular process, which is generally, used for a longer duration. Sports training should be based on scientific facts if we want to get good results in competition. It can be said that it helps in preparation of sportsman for apex performance in sports competitions. 

Sports training is a main element to get the highest achievement in sports. But highest achievement cannot be achieved only through this training, for this other factors also play major roles. But it is sure that in preparing the sportsman, basically, for high level competitions, sports training plays an important role.

MEANING OF WARMING-UP :-

Warming-up is usually performed to do an activity in most refined and efficient way. It is a short-term activity and it is done prior to any competition or training.

It helps the sportsperson to prepare physically, mentally, and physiologically for any type of training or competition. In fact it is necessary to prepare those muscles, which are involved in that specific activity. If proper warming up is done muscles are warmed-up running, jogging, and taking some free hand exercises prior to the training or competition.

Types of Warming-Up:-

• Passive Warming-up
• Active Warming- up 

"Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and loose it- It teaches you about life - Billie Jean King "