Module 01: Training Principles Assessment

Declining skill or fitness level from taking a break from exercise is formally referred to as

reversibility

Trey's family has been walking together for 20 minutes at least three days per week for the past four weeks. They already have so much more energy, and they want to continue to improve. How could Trey's family apply the FITT principles to make their walking routine more effective?

Add an extra day of walking each week

Laura researched and designed a training program to help her increase her cardiovascular fitness. Unfortunately, after three months, she has still made no progress in her goals. What is the best thing for Laura to do next?

Evaluate and adjust her choice of activities, frequency, duration, and intensity

After my broken arm healed and my cast was removed, I found that my muscles had atrophied and it was difficult to use them in the same way I had before my injury. This statement refers to which of the SPORT training principles?

Reversibility

Bethany walks on the treadmill at least four times per week to maintain her cardiovascular health. Lately, she has been finding excuses not to exercise and is starting to miss one or two sessions each week. How can she apply the SPORT principles to get her workouts back on track?

She can explore other types of physical activity to combat the tedium of her workout.