The Principle of Physical Activity
The Principle of Physical Activity
I. LEARNING SKILLS
Sets FITT goals based on training principles to achieve and/or maintain HRF.
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Overload Principle- this is the most basic principle that indicates in doing more than normal for
improvement to happen. In order for the skeletal muscles to get stronger, additional load must be
added and exerts greater than load what was used to.
Principle of Progression- it is a gradual increase in exerting effort or load that is done not too slowly,
nor too rapidly. These principle aid safe and effective results.
Principle of Specificity- this suggests that overloading must specifically trained a desired body parts
for it to improve. Use the appropriate exercise that directly improves your target muscles.
Principle of Reversibility- Development of muscle will take place if regular movement and execution
is done, and if activity ceases, it will be reversed. This shows that benefit and changes achieved from
overload will last only if training is continuous. The training effect is lost if the training is
disconnected.
Frequency
The frequency of exercise refers to the number of times a physical activity is done in each
week. According to the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines, it is recommended to exercise
3-5 days per week and for more optimal results, exercise can be done in most days of the week with a
combination of light-moderate-vigorous activity.
Intensity
The rate at which the activity is performed is called intensity. It is also referred to as the
magnitude of the effort required to perform an activity or exercise. It describes how easy or how hard
a person has to work in a certain activity and it varies from one person to another. The determination
of intensity depends on some individual factors such as exercise experience, relative level of fitness,
and needs of fitness.
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Type
The type of activity is determined by following the principle of progression and specificity. To
attain a higher level of fitness, select the type of activity that challenges the body to accept an increase
of work and that answers your need.
Time
Time is the duration or the length of session of a physical activity. It is inversely related to
intensity for the more intense a work is done, the shorter time it is performed.
Therefore, your target heart rate is ______________ to ___________ beats per minute.
(4a) (4b)
(When performing physical activities, your heart rate is within the normal range therefore you have to
select moderate-vigorous activities that will make your heart pump within the THR range)
III. ACTIVITIES
A. Practice Tasks
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B. Following the fitness plan design shown below, select activities guided by the Principle of
Exercise and the FITT goals.
B. ASSESSMENT
Direction: Read and understand the questions. Select the letter of the correct answer. Write it on
your answer sheet.
1. The following are facts about FITT principle of physical activity, EXCEPT?
a. Jogging and running were part of the exercise program for developing flexibility.
b. Variation of activities is important to avoid boredom.
c. Frequency refers to how often you exercise.
d. All of the above
2. Zia would like to improve her abdominal muscle and tone her stomach. What exercise or
type of activity is suited to achieve her goal?
a. Climbing c. swimming
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b. Curl-ups d. Walking
3. What FITT principle does item number 2 is referring to?
a. Frequency c. Type
b. Intensity d. Time
4. “Fitness will be lost if the training load is reduced”
a. Principle of Reversibility
b. Principle of Specificity
c. Overload Principle
d. Principle of Progression
5. Which is NOT TRUE about the Principle of Physical Activity?
a. Engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity in different settings can help
avoid boredom, thus making activities more exciting and interesting.
b. FITT sets the guidelines in your physical activity program and used as basis for
your fitness routine for better results.
c. The less frequent an activity is done, the lesser the chances of fitness development.
Exercise execution is also relative to Intensity.
d. How hard or how easy the task is accomplished defines the magnitude of work,
referred to as Frequency.
IV. REFERENCE
How to Evaluate Your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR)? (2021, Mar. 10/9:21pm) Retrieved from
https://www.newfeel.co.uk/advise/how-evaluate-your-maximum-heart-rate-mhr-a_13102#:~:text=maximum
%20heart%20rate%20is%20is%20the,This%20is%20the%20procedure.t
Target Heart Rate for Exercise (2021, Mar. 10/9:29pm) Retrieved from
https://uihc.org/health-topics/target-heart-rate-exercise#:~.text=This%20specific%20type%20%exercise,%2C
%20gender%2C%20or%20physical%20fitness
V. REFLECTION
1. What’s the most important thing you learned today? Why do you think so?
2. What can/should you do on what you know?
3. What part of task did I like the most?
ANSWER KEY
Assessment
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. D
Prepared by:
SARAH PATRICIA S. CAMACHO
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Approved by:
JUAN S. TORREJA
School Principal II
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