exsc 250: resistance training program design
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program design 2 training principles & training methods
components
well- designed program determined by how well it applies &
adheres to foundational principles of
training
foundational principles of individuality, progressive overload,
training specificity, variety
program design decision-making process; based on
training principle (guided by 3 questions
series of questions specificity, individuality, progressive
overload, variation
specificity what are athlete's goals & what types of
exsc/training methods need to be
applied
individuality which exsc's/training methods will the
athlete be able to do or not do based on
their ability & environment
, progressive overlaod how can overload be provided for these
exsc's/training methods to ensure
progress
variation how can these exsc's/training methods
be varied to continue to create positive
adaptations w/o reaching a plateau
applying specificity adaptations to training must be specific
to demands the training puts on the body
how is specificity accomplished by targeting muscle
accomplished groups, energy systems, speed of
movement, movement patterns, muscle
action types
applying individuality analyze which exsc's & method best fit
individuals ability & training environment
applying progressive systemic increases in training program
overload over time; intensity, frequency, volume,
difficulty of exsc selection
applying variety requires planned changes in exsc, exsc
order, training methods; general
guideline: change program every 3-5
weeks
quiz 3 Exam Questions and Answers with
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
program design 2 training principles & training methods
components
well- designed program determined by how well it applies &
adheres to foundational principles of
training
foundational principles of individuality, progressive overload,
training specificity, variety
program design decision-making process; based on
training principle (guided by 3 questions
series of questions specificity, individuality, progressive
overload, variation
specificity what are athlete's goals & what types of
exsc/training methods need to be
applied
individuality which exsc's/training methods will the
athlete be able to do or not do based on
their ability & environment
, progressive overlaod how can overload be provided for these
exsc's/training methods to ensure
progress
variation how can these exsc's/training methods
be varied to continue to create positive
adaptations w/o reaching a plateau
applying specificity adaptations to training must be specific
to demands the training puts on the body
how is specificity accomplished by targeting muscle
accomplished groups, energy systems, speed of
movement, movement patterns, muscle
action types
applying individuality analyze which exsc's & method best fit
individuals ability & training environment
applying progressive systemic increases in training program
overload over time; intensity, frequency, volume,
difficulty of exsc selection
applying variety requires planned changes in exsc, exsc
order, training methods; general
guideline: change program every 3-5
weeks
