P-fit Chapter 2 Test

Overload Principle

basic principle of physical conditioning that states that in order to improve physical fitness, the body or specific muscles must be stressed

Principle of Progression

states that overload should be increased gradually

10% Rule

10% per week until desired level of fitness

Maintenance Progam

exercist to sustain a desired level of fitness

Principle of Specificity

effect of exercise training is sepcific to those muscles involved in the activity

Principle of Recuperation

body requires recovery periods between exercise training sessions to adapt to the exercise stress. Therefore, a period of rest is essential for achieving maximal benefit from exercise

Overtraining

chronic fatigue, injuries, insomnia, elevated heart rate from training without rest

Principle of Reversibility

the loss of fitness due to inactivity

Exercise prescription

individualized amount of exercise that will effectively promote physical fitness for a given person

Mode of exercise

specific type of exercise to be performed

Warm-up

5-15 minutes of light exercise to prepare the body for work

Frequency of Exercise

number of times per week

Intensity of Exercise

amount of physiological stress

Duration of Exercise

duration performing exercise

Cool-down

5-15 minutes of light exercise to allow body to return to normal

Threshold for Health benefits

minimum level of physical activity to have some benefits, 30-60 minutes a day

Principle of Regulartiy

consistently

Reversibility of Training Effects

the loss of fitness due to inactivity