Øvelseplaner

Øvelseplaner are structured documents used in Danish and Norwegian contexts to describe planned training or exercise sessions. They define the activities, order, and timing intended to develop physical fitness, technical skills, or rehabilitation outcomes over a defined period. A øvelseplan typically targets a specific population, such as athletes, patients undergoing rehabilitation, or students in physical education.

Core elements include clear goals, baseline assessment, and a session outline that typically comprises warm-up, main work, and cool-down. The plan lists chosen exercises, their order, and the method of progression, along with volume (sets, repetitions, duration), intensity (loads, pace, or rate of perceived exertion), frequency, and rest intervals. It also notes safety considerations, equipment, and alternatives for different ability levels.

Different contexts influence øvelseplaner. In sport, plans are often periodized with macro-, meso-, and microcycles to manage training load and performance peaks. In rehabilitation, they align with clinical guidance, progressively loading tissues within pain-free limits. In school or community settings, they emphasize inclusivity, skill development, and general fitness.

Development and evaluation typically involve needs assessment, goal setting, and a design phase that documents exercise selection and progression rules. A monitoring method, such as training logs or performance tests, helps adjust the plan over time. The effectiveness of a øvelseplan is judged by improvements in performance or function, adherence, and safety, rather than by short-term volume alone.