Ch. 14 - Terms (Integrated Program Design & OPT Model)

Question 1

Define program design

Answer 1

purposeful system or plan put together to help achieve a specific goal

Question 2

Define acute variables

Answer 2

important components that specify how each exercise it to be performed

Question 3

Define repetition

Answer 3

one complete movement of a single exercise

Question 4

Define set

Answer 4

group of consecutive repetitions

Question 5

Define training intensity

Answer 5

individual’s levels of effort compared w/their max effort

- expressed as %

Question 6

Define repetition tempo

Answer 6

speed at which each repetition is performed

Question 7

Define rest interval

Answer 7

time taken to recuperate b/w sets

Question 8

Define training volume

Answer 8

amt of physical training performed w/in a specified period

Question 9

Define training frequency

Answer 9

number of training sessions performed during a specified period (usually one week)

Question 10

Define training duration

Answer 10

timeframe of a workout or length of time spent on one phase of training

Question 11

Define exercise selection

Answer 11

process of choosing appropriate exercises for a client’s program

Question 12

Define training plan

Answer 12

specific outline, created by a fitness professional to meet a client’s goals, that details the form of training, length of time, future changes, & specific exercise to be performed

Question 13

Define annual plan

Answer 13

generalized training plan that spans one year to show when the client will progress b/w phases
(aka macrocycle)

Question 14

Define monthly plan

Answer 14

generalized training plan that spans one month & shows which phase will be required each week
(aka mesocycle)

Question 15

Define weekly plan

Answer 15

training plan of specific workouts that span 1 week & shows which exercises are required each day of the week
(aka microcycle)