The Principles of Physical TrainingThe principle of physical training is vital to the success of the program. One of thegoals of physical training is to produce long-term changes and development is thebody’s functioning. Correct observance of these training principles will result is asafe, comprehensive, and effective fitness program.The principle of overload statesthat a body system must be exposed tophysical stress beyond its normal limits to adapt and improve function. Forexample, to build stronger muscles, you have to work against the resistancethat pushes your muscle to their limits. Over a period, your muscles adapt toa higher workload, thus an additional increase in workload.The principle of progressionstates that the overload must be applies is asystematic and logical manner. If too much physical stress is applied toosoon, the system will not have time to adapt properly, and it can behazardous to health. The overload must be done gradually so as giving timefor the body to adjust.The principle of progression states that the overload must be applied in asystematic and logical manner. If too much physical stress is applied toosoon, the system will not have gradually so as giving time for the body toadjust.The principle of specificityrefers to a particular activity that has to beperformed to bring about specific adaptations. For example, if a person wantsto improve his cardiorespiratory fitness, aerobic activities are highlysuggested.The principle of reversibility tells us that any gains received throughregular physical activity will stop if no loner active in performing the fitnessprogram.The principle of individualitygives the idea that all people are differentfrom one another, and fitness programs must be designed according to hisneed.The principle of recovery reminds us that our bodies take the time toadjust to the physical stress of being active, and thus, allow adequate timefor adaptation to occur.FITT Principle of ExerciseFITT is the acronym for frequency, intensity, time, and type. This principle is alsovery necessary in determining the progress of the program.1.Frequency mean how often the exercise of performed.2.Intensityrefers to how much effort has been exerted during the exercise.3.Type determines the kind of exercise a person should settle to achieve afitness goal.4.Time refers to how long an activity will last per session.Program Design and Exercise PrescriptionsEvery individual has different fitness levels and needs. To obtain of its optimalresults, programs must be individualized or personalized. Chapter 1, lesson 2 of thisbook discussed the personalized fitness program. This lesson presents necessaryinformation that will guide the person on how to write a personalizedcardiorespiratory, strength and endurance fitness program.
Principles of Exercise Training
Drill/Review:
M2 L1 Task 1:
Identify what HRF component each picture belongs. Write cardiovascular,flexibility or
muscular strength and endurance.
Individuals who do not show symptoms of diseases or injuries such as pain and
disability usually think that they are healthy. Health and fitness are not interchangeable
terms.
Health refers to the presence or absence of disease and injury, while fitness refers to
the functional capacity of the body to perform movement.
Experts look at fitness as the ability of the person to perform daily activities efficiently
and have the capacity to engage in leisure activities or act on emergency situations.