The FITT Principle

FITT is how you will design your program.  FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time (duration), and Type (mode of exercise).

Frequency=refers to the number of days you exercise per week.  For this class you must log exercise sessions a minimum of three times a week.  This would mean that you would exercise M, W and F or T, TH and S for example.  If your logs reflect a consistent plan of three times a week you will be able to receive a "C" for this requirement.

If your logs reflect four times a week, such as M,T,TH and F, then you will be able to receive a "B" for this requirement.

And if your logs reflect five times a week, such as M thru F, then you will be able to receive an "A" for this requirement.

Intensity=refers to how hard you exercise.  For this aspect of your program you will use the PRE (Perceived Rate of Exertion) scale to rate yourself on the individual exercise session.

Time=This refers to the duration of your workout or the time spent exercising during the individual exercise session.  If you spend 20-30 min. of continual exercise for each session you will be able to earn a "C" for this requirement.  

If you spend 31-45 min. of continual exercise for each session you will be able to earn a "B" for this requirement.

And if you spend 46-60 min. of continual exercise for each session you will be able to earn an "A" for this requirement.

Type=This is what you choose to do for your exercise.  For example, you might choose to run, bike, swim, lift weights, jump rope, hike or a combination of one or more types of exercise to complete your program.