EXERCISE

PROGRAM
P H Y S I C A L E D U C A T I O N
Frincess G. Capadocia
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

a. understand the principles of fitness training;

b. value the importance of exercise program to every one’s
health;
c. apply the basic training principles in creating one’s exercise
program.
 EXERCISE PROGRAM
A planned activity detailing a range of physical exercises and the
amount of time each exercises should be performed where it is
typically tailored individual’s need
 SHORT TERM
it is the easiest way to achieve given that it only requires shorter
time.

LONG TERM
planned exercise programs and usually take six months and more
to achieve
PRINCIPLES
OF FITNESS
TRAINING
Rules to follow for safe and
effective program design.
 PRINCIPLE OF
OVERLOAD
is the most basic of all fitness training principle. It specifies that
you must perform physical exercise than normal amounts
(overload) to get an improvement in physical fitness and health
benefits.
 PRINCIPLE OF
SPECIFICITY
indicates that you must train a specific energy system and specific
muscle groups in order for them to improve.
 PRINCIPLE OF
PROGRESSION
Principle of Progression indicates that the load could be increased
gradually overtime to remain effective and safe for best result.
 PRINCIPLE OF
VARIATION
There are many different ways to achieve desired fitness goals.
Including variation into a training program maintains individual’s
interest and provide a change of pace while still making progress
toward desired goals. Variation lessens boredom and overcome
periods where here seem to be little progress.
 PRINCIPLE OF
RECOVER
The body needs time to adapt to the demands placed on it.
Incorporating time to rest into fitness program aids the body in
this effort.
 FITT PRINCIPLE
FREQUENCY INTENSITY
How often? How hard?

refers to the exercise session per week. the degree of effort or exertion
 FITT PRINCIPLE
TIME TYPE
How long? What kind?

the duration or length of the activity. the mode of exercise being performed.
THREE THINGS THAT
EVERY EXERCISE
PROGRAM SHOULD
INCLUDE
• Warm-up
• Major Exercise Focus
• Cooldown
Thank you for listening!