EXE 375 - Ex.Px: Ch: 5 - Principles of Ex Px

What is the purpose of exercise prescription according to the image?

• To improve physical fitness

• To diagnose medical conditions

• To provide nutritional advice

• To offer psychological counseling

The principles of exercise prescription are intended to assist exercise professionals in:

• Designing safe and effective exercise programs

• Increasing the intensity of workouts

• Reducing the need for professional guidance

• Eliminating the risk of injury completely

What does the 'F' in FITT-VP stand for in exercise prescription?

• A) Frequency

• B) Flexibility

• C) Force

• D) Function

What does the 'I' in FITT-VP stand for in exercise prescription?

• A) Intensity

• B) Interval

• C) Impact

• D) Involvement

What does the 'T' in FITT-VP stand for in exercise prescription?

• A) Time

• B) Technique

• C) Target

• D) Tension

What does the second 'T' in FITT-VP stand for in exercise prescription?

• Type

• Tempo

• Threshold

• Training

What does the 'VP' in FITT-VP stand for in exercise prescription?

• A) Volume and Progression

• B) Velocity and Power

• C) Variation and Precision

• D) Vision and Planning

Fill in the blank: The FITT-VP principle is based on the application of existing scientific ________.

• evidence

• theories

• opinions

• guesses

For most adults, an exercise program including aerobic and (a)   training is indispensable to improve and maintain physical fitness and health.

• resistance

• flexibility

• balance

• coordination

Some individuals will want to or need to include only some of the _______ components of physical fitness in their training regimen or exercise.

• health-related.

• dietary.

• mental.

• emotional.