principles of exercise Flashcards

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A type of physical activity that requires planned, structured and repetitive bodily movements with the intent of improving or maintaining one or more components of physical fitness.

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exercise

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2
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ELEMENTS OF EXERCISE PROGRAM

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frequency
intensity
time/duration
type of exercise

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principle of exercise

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specificity
indifualization
progression/overload progression
variation
reversibility

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4
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Improvement in physical fitness will depend on the outcome of the activity chosen which are specific for the development of fitness or to your goal.

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specificity

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5
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example is weight training that develops strength.

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specificity

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6
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Running that develops cardiovascular endurance.

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specificity

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7
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Curl-ups that develop muscular strength.

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specificity

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8
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Everyone is different and there is no one training program or fitness regimen suited for everyone.

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individualixation

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9
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refers to a systematic increase in the intensity level or duration of your activity or both.

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progession

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10
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refers to the increase in workload of the body or body parts about the present level.

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overload

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11
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To avoid boredom from doing an exercise routine over and over again, try spicing up your training

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variation

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12
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Being able to perform a different exercise keeps you motivated and the new challenges makes your exercise regime fresh

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variation

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13
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If you start to relax and fail to consistently follow your training schedule, your fitness level and performance will start to decline.

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reversibility

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14
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Once your fitness goals have been achieved, you should maintain doing activities without disregarding the other components of physical fitness, no more overloading but all should be balanced and maintained.

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reversibility

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15
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Taylor is incorporating HIIT into her routine. She gradually increases the duration and intensity of intervals.

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principle of progression

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16
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After a month of not exercising, Lisa notices a decline in her strength and endurance.

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principle of reversibility

17
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Sarah is a soccer player aiming to improve agility on the field. She incorporates agility ladder drills and of lateral movements.

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principle of specificity

18
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Michelle changes her exercise routine every few weeks to prevent boredom and
stimulate different muscle groups

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principle of variation

19
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Mark wants to optimize his workout routine based on his unique genetics
andriness level.

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principle of individualization

20
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David is working on his push-ups. He gradually transitions from knee pushups to full push-ups

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principle of progression

21
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Emily is a ballet dancer aiming for higher kicks. She incorporates dynamic and static stretches targeting leg flexibility.

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principle of specificity

22
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Alex, a rock climber, wants to enhance balance and grip strength. He incorporates single-leg squats and bouldering drills.

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principle of specificity