Now that we have looked over some of the assessments and training concepts and for our athlete/client, we will now begin to apply this to initial program design and the Optimum Performance Training model (OPT Model). 

For this Discussion forum,

1. Describe the concept of periodization and the FITT(E) Principle and how they should be incorporated into an integrated training program based on the OPT model.  

2. Using your personal fitness/athletic goals as an example, describe how you would initiate a program design (using periodization and the FITT(E) Principle) for your personal fitness improvement. 

Be specific and provide examples of your exercise choices, clear delineation of how you are applying periodization and the FITT(E) Principle, and support your train of thought with scientific rationale and appropriate references.