1. Sports Fitness
Principles of Exercising

2. Sports Fitness Principles of Exercising
Session 6 Objectives
Discuss, define and implement the principles of exercise
The student will learn how using the principles of exercise synergistically can increase their level of fitness, thus increase sports performance.
SOLs: 11/12.1, 11/12.2, 11/12.3, 11/12.4, 11/12.5

3. Progression
Gradual increase intensity, frequency, and/or duration of exercise over a period of time
Weeks, months

4. Specificity
Specific exercise performed to improve a particular component of fitness
Ex: cardio

5. Overload
Exercise that is conducted at a level of intensity and /or duration which results in achieving a training effect

6. Frequency or Regularity
Exercise conducted at regular intervals each week, continuing throughout the year…
Or time spent to improve fitness