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The Open University

Improving aerobic fitness

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

This course aims to improve aerobic fitness by teaching exercise prescription fundamentals, principles of training, FITT principles, and aerobic fitness training methods. The course covers topics such as frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercises. The teaching method includes theoretical concepts and practical applications. The course is designed for individuals interested in enhancing their aerobic fitness levels.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Exercise prescription fundamentals
  • 1 Exercise prescription fundamentals
  • 2 Principles of training
  • 2 Principles of training
  • 3 Frequency, intensity, time and type (FITT)
  • 3 Frequency, intensity, time and type (FITT)
  • 3.1 Frequency
  • 3.2 Intensity
  • 3.3 Time
  • 3.4 Type
  • 4 Aerobic fitness training methods
  • 4 Aerobic fitness training methods
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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  • Gulnaz
    it was a great lesson about understanding the aerobic fitness..i had been confused about aerobic fitness since my first year of dpt but now those doubts are all clear

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