Intermediate
Technical
In the Industry Vocabulary Test
exercise prescription
Detailed specifications for therapeutic exercise including frequency, intensity, duration, and progression parameters.
Full Definition
Exercise prescription is the systematic process of designing individualized exercise programs based on assessment findings and treatment goals. Like medical prescriptions, exercise prescriptions specify exact parameters including frequency (how often), intensity (how hard), time (duration), and type of exercise (FITT principle). In rehabilitation settings, prescriptions are modified based on patient response, functional improvements, and changing clinical status throughout the recovery process.
Usage
Usage note: Two words, not hyphenated; emphasizes medical precision
In Context
- "The exercise prescription calls for 3 sets of 12 repetitions at 70% of one-repetition maximum." — Treatment documentation
- "Modifications to the exercise prescription will be made based on weekly reassessments." — Protocol guidelines
Also known as
exercise dosing
training prescription
therapeutic dosage
Contrasted with
general recommendations
unsupervised activity
Don't confuse with
exercise program
workout plan