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Understanding the FITT Principle

Physical Education

A guide to the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type) for designing effective exercise programs.

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15 Questions Medium Ages 12+ Aug 25, 2026

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1 What does the acronym FITT stand for?

A Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
B Fitness, Intensity, Training, Time
C Frequency, Impact, Time, Type
D Fitness, Impact, Training, Type

2 What is the recommended frequency for cardio exercise per week?

A 1-2 days
B 3-5 days
C 6-7 days
D Only when needed

3 What is the primary risk of training more than five times a week?

A Decreased VO2max
B Increased risk of injury
C Loss of muscle mass
D No change in health

4 How can you tell if you are exercising at a moderate intensity?

A You cannot speak at all
B You can sing comfortably
C You can talk but not sing
D You are not breathing hard

5 What is the recommended daily duration for aerobic activity?

A 5-10 minutes
B 20-60 minutes
C 90-120 minutes
D 180 minutes

6 Which of the following is an example of a vigorous intensity activity?

A Walking slowly
B Running (>5mph)
C Shooting a basketball
D Stretching

7 What is a major limitation to using heart rate to monitor intensity?

A It is too expensive
B It is inaccurate for everyone
C Drug treatments may affect HR response
D It only works for cardio

8 What is the recommended frequency for strength training?

A 3-5 days a week
B Every day
C 2-3 non-consecutive days a week
D Once a month

9 How can aerobic activity time be accumulated throughout the day?

A It must be one continuous session
B In minimum 10-minute bouts
C In 1-minute intervals
D Only during the morning

10 What does the training principle 'Overload' mean?

A Repeating the same exercise
B Stopping exercise to recover
C Pushing the body past its normal comfort level
D Focusing only on flexibility

11 What is the 'Specificity' principle in exercise?

A Exercising in a specific location
B Matching exercise type to fitness goals
C Doing only one type of sport
D Training at the same time daily

12 What happens to fitness gains if you stop training according to the principle of Reversibility?

A They continue to grow
B They remain the same
C They disappear over time
D They improve health

13 What is 'Progression' in the context of fitness?

A Doing the same intensity forever
B Gradually increasing FITT components
C Reducing exercise frequency
D Only training for speed

14 How is strength training duration typically measured?

A In strict minutes
B In heart rate zones
C By sets and repetitions
D By perceived exertion only

15 What can be used to refine or modulate prescribed exercise intensity?

A Only heart rate monitors
B Perceived effort and affective valence
C The type of shoes worn
D The time of day

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