Lesson 1: FITT Principle
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will define the F.I.T.T. principle and create a sample weekly workout plan that applies each component to improve cardiovascular endurance.
What activities would be included developing cardiovascular fitness?
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, Overload
Standard 2 (Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance).
(DOK 1) What does each letter in the F.I.T.T. acronym stand for?
(DOK 3) How would you modify the "Intensity" and "Time" variables for a beginner runner versus a high school athlete?
Personal fitness is the foundation for a long, healthy, and independent life. In the real world, the principles of strength and endurance allow individuals to perform daily tasks—like climbing stairs, lifting heavy objects, or playing with family—without exhaustion or injury. Furthermore, learning how to set SMART goals and monitor heart health fosters self-discipline and mental resilience, skills that are essential for success in any career or personal endeavor.
Personal Fitness just means running
Allow students to set their own intensity and challenge level.
Provide alternative levels of intensity
Students can explain how the FITT principle helps develop an effective workout.
Heart Rate Monitors
Fitness Journals
Whiteboards