The FITT principle
I can recall and apply the FITT principle to bring about effective overload.
The FITT principle
I can recall and apply the FITT principle to bring about effective overload.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Key principle of overload is FITT; Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type.
- Applyng FITT increases the amount of work the body does, in order to achieve progressive overoad.
Keywords
Frequency - how often you train
Intensity - how hard you train
Time - the length of the training session
Type - the specific training method used to train
Common misconception
The last two T's of the FITT acronym are interchangeable.
The principle is set and the first 'T' references the time used to train and the second 'T' references the specific type of training method chosen to achieve the optimal fitness gains.
Equipment
The FITT letters with the matching definitions will be a useful starter and plenary activity, as well as providing the key definitions throughout the lesson.
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
"I completed interval training on the track to develop my speed'
"I increased the 50m sprint intervals from 5 to 7"
"I was on holiday with family and returned with reduced fitness"
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
"I do strength training twice a week"
"I complete squats at 60% of my 1 rep max"
"I am in gym for 50 minutes"
"I use dumbbells and barbells in free weight training"