The Process of Creating a Health-related Physical Activity Programme

Collect information about the recipient (yourself?)

Personal goals

Lifestyle

Medical history

Physical activity history

Attitudes

Motivation

Identify Objectives

What is the purpose of the training programme?

To loose weight

To get healthy enough to join the public services

To live longer

To save money

Goal setting

Goals (short, medium and long term)

Question yourself on whether or not they are 'SMART' Objectives

S

Specific

M

Measurable

A

Achievable

R

Realistic

T

Time-based/Timely

Identify realistic timeframe!

Consideration of the Principles of Training

Overload

Specificity

Progression

Individual differences

Variation

Reversibility

Frequency, intensity, time and type (FITT) principles

Select Appropriate activities

Walking

Cycling

Hiking

Swimming

Jogging

Gym (weight and cardiovascular exercises)

Etc.

Plan Exercise intensity

Rating of perceived exertion (RPE)

Maximum heart rate reserve

Talk test