PE Flashcards
What are the three principles of training?
Overload, Progression, Specificity
What is the overload principle of training?
FIT- Frequency, Intensity, Time
Frequency-How often you work out
Intensity- How hard you work out
Time- the length of your workout
What is the progression principle of training?
Slowly increasing the frequency, intensity, and type/time of exercise. Also, the procedure of increasing weight loads every several weeks.
What is the Specificity Principle of training?
Doing an exercise for a specific muscle, muscle group, or body part.
Flexibility exercise should be performed how often for the best results
Daily
Sit and reach, jogging, and yoga would best help improve this
Flexibility
Where you want your exercise heart rate?
Target heart rate zone
Flexibility decreases with age because of this
inactivity
The number of days a week you should exercise to obtain the cardiorespiratory benefits of aerobic exercise
Three
The number of minutes of exercise required to achieve any benenfits
Twenty
Cycling, in-line skating, and swimming would best help develop this
Cardiovascular endurance
The ability of the heart, blood vessels, and respiratory system to supply oxygen and necessary fuel to the muscles during exercise
Cardiovascular fitness
This is the most effective way to develop muscular strength and endurance
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Sprinting and power-lifting use these kind of muscle fibers
Fast-twitch
Squats, isotonic exercises, and bicep curls would best help develop this
Muscle strength
This exercise benefits cardiovascular endurance and is the best form of aerobic exercise
Jogging
Two factors you should consider before startign a training program.
Your present health
Previous involvement in training programs
Past medical history
220-age
Maximum heart rate