KINE 1020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Stretching, Diminishing Returns, Exercise Prescription
3 Jan 2017
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The details: who, where, what, when, which, why. Concrete criteria so that the individual can objectively see their progress. Within their mental, physical, financial capacity and control. Something that the person is willing and able to achieve. When are they going to achieve their goal by. In order to achieve a smart goal, a person will need a clear prescription. Just like with any drug prescription, the person will need to know how often to take the drug, the dosage, how long they take the drug and the type of drug prescribed. In the same way the frequency, intensity, time and type of physical activity needed is specific to the condition (fitt principle) Frequency-optimal frequency of training is 3-5 days per week. Minimal benefit with less than 2 days per week. Benefits plateau after 5 days per week. Intensity-lower intensity only increases fitness in unfit individual.
