cardiovascular training program design

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the principles of cardiovascular training and its importance in overall fitness.
2. Design cardiovascular training programs tailored to individual needs and goals.
3. Apply training adaptations to optimize cardiovascular fitness.
4. Identify and implement various phases of training to achieve specific cardiovascular goals.
5. Select and apply appropriate training methods to enhance cardiovascular fitness.

Target Audience:

– Fitness professionals
– Personal trainers
– Coaches
– Athletes
– Individuals interested in cardiovascular fitness and training

Course Outline:

Module 1: Circulatory system structure and function

• heart / valve
• blood vessels 
• blood

Module 2:  Respiratory system structure and function

• Trachea
• Bronchi
• Bronchioles
• Alveoli

Module 3: Acute responses to an aerobic exercises

• Cardiovascular
• Blood pressure
• Respiratory system
• Oxygen uptake

Module 4-:Chronic adaptations to an aerobic exercises

• Cardiovascular
• Respiratory system
• Neural adaptation 
• Muscular adaptations

Module 5: Program design variables

• Mode
• Intensity 
• Frequency 
• Duration 
• Progression 

Module 6:Aerobic training methods

• LSD
• Pace / Tempo
• Intervals 
• HIIT

Module 7: Aerobic training phases

• Phase I Aerobic-Base training (zone 1 70% ) 20-30 MIN with comfortable / 150 min of aerobic exercise per week
• Phase II Aerobic-efficiency training (zone 1- 2) for one year
• Phase III Anaerobic endurance (zone 2)
• Phase IV Anaerobic power (zone 3)

Assessments 

• final exam