1.3 Principles of Training

• Frequency of training
• Intensity of training
• Time (duration) of training
• Type (mode) of training
• Designing a fitness training programme using FITT
• Conducting a group fitness training session
• Warming up, cooling down and training safely
• Reviewing a programme and giving feedback

• analyse FITT principles used in training
• design a fitness training programme incorporating FITT principles
• conduct a group fitness training session to enhance health and wellness
• embrace the FITT principles of training when designing a training programme

“Why are principles of training applied in fitness training?”

“How should activities for a training programme be selected?”

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1. Principles of training and FITT
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Introduce the principles of training and the FITT formula.
2. Frequency of training
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Decide how many days a week to train and balance rest.
3. Intensity of training
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Control how hard the body works using the talk test and heart rate.
4. Time of training
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Structure a session into warm-up, conditioning and cool down.
5. Type of training
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Select activities that match the fitness goal, using a mix of types.
6. Designing a FITT training programme
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Combine FITT into a written weekly training programme.
7. Conducting a group training session
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Lead a group through a safe FITT session and give feedback.
8. Reviewing a programme and giving feedback
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Review a training programme, adjust it and give fair feedback.