Chapter 5. V Flashcards
F.I.T
Three ways to achieve overload in the physical fitness program: frequency, intensity, and time
Frequency
Number of times one should actually start exercising for the competent of physical fitness
Intensity
Degree to which one should exercise to improve fitness
Time
How long one exercises to improve fitness
Principle of progression
Progressive increase in the level of exercise in order to sustain improvement in physical fitness
Principle of specified
The performance of specific exercises in order to improve specific components of physical fitness in specific body parts
Principle of overload
Exposing the muscles, joints, and cardiovascular and respiratory systems to work and stress than what is normally experience