Chapter 5 Study Guide (PE / HEALTH)
Define : Efficient and Safe Training
Efficient and safe training is defined by your past medical history, present health, previous involvement in physical activity, your present fitness level, your goals, and your planned program to avoid injury.
Define : F. I. T.
F. I. T. stands for frequency, intensity and time. Frequency is how often one should exercise to improve a component of physical fitness. The intensity of the exercise if how hard one should exercise to improve fitness. Time is how long one exercises to improve fitness.
What principle would you apple if you wished to improve a specific muscle?
If you wish to improve a specific muscle you should use the principle of specificity.
Why is it important for you to progress at a safe rate in your exercise program?
It is important to progress at a safe rate in your exercise program so that you do not hurt yourself.
How did Milo of Crotona progressively increase his workload?
Milo of Croton progressively increased his workload by lifting a baby calf everyday until it eventually became a full grown bull.
In what 3 ways is overload accomplished?
Overload is accomplished by increasing frequency, the intensity and time.
Why must overload be placed on the body to improve physical fitness?
Overload must be placed on the body to improve physical fitness because the body becomes stronger when increased demands (overload) are placed upon it.
Why does the amount of overload vary from individual to individual?
The amount of overload varies from individual to individual because different individuals have different fitness levels therefore, the demands that are increased vary.
How does the Principle of Overload increase your fitness level?
The principle of overload increases your fitness level by increasing the demands on your body making you stronger.
Define : Principle of Overload
The principle of overload is exposing the muscles, joints, cardiovascular and respiratory systems to more work and stress that is normally experienced.
Define : Principle of Progression
The principle of progression is progressively increasing the level of exercise so that improvement in physical fitness will continue.
Define : Principle of Specificity
The principle of specificity is doing specific exercises to improve specific components of physical fitness in specific body parts.
Why must you progressively increase the amount of work for in order for improvement to occur?
You must progressively increase the amount of work in order for improvement to occur because the increased amount of work on your body makes you stronger and healthier, every time you do it.
