Types Of Training

Question 1

What are the 7 types of training

Answer 1

• circuit training
• continuous training
• fartlek training
• interval training or high-intensity interval training
• static stretching
• weight training
• plyometric training

Question 2

What is circuit training

Answer 2

A number of different exercises or activities arranged in a circuit

Question 3

What Are the advantages of circuit training

Answer 3

• varied so people don’t get bored
• easily adapted for different levels
• Easily varied for different muscle groups

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of circuit training

Answer 4

• requires a lot of equipment
• time to set up
• large amount of space needed

Question 5

What is continuous training

Answer 5

Taking part in sustained exercise at a constant rate without any rests

Question 6

What is continuous training good for improving

Answer 6

Cardiovascular endurance

Question 7

What are the advantages of continuous training

Answer 7

• doesn’t require much equipment
• good for aerobic fitness and losing weight
• can be done anywhere
• simple to do

Question 8

What are the disadvantages of continuous training

Answer 8

• time-consuming
• can get boring
• Not useful for game players because it doesn’t improve anaerobic fitness

Question 9

What is interval training or high intensity interval training

Answer 9

Involves periods of intense work followed by rest periods

Question 10

What is interval training good for improving

Answer 10

• speed
• muscular endurance
• anaerobic fitness

Question 11

Advantages of interval training

Answer 11

• good for gameplayers because you can mix aerobic and anaerobic exercise
• easy to adapt to different activities or fitness levels
• No specialised equipment needed
• can do anywhere

Question 12

What are the disadvantages of interval training

Answer 12

• can get boring
• need to time rest and work periods well
• time consuming when resting and not doing the activity

Question 13

What is weighttraining

Answer 13

Involves using freestanding weights or fixed weights attached to weight training equipment

Question 14

What is weighttraining good for improving

Answer 14

• muscular endurance
• speed
• power
• strength

Question 15

What advantages of weight training

Answer 15

• easy to show progression
• increases muscle size and power
• assists recovery after injury
• improve muscle strength and tone

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Disadvantages of weight training

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• need to have access to a gym which may be costly
• freestanding weights may cause injury if dropped
• Specialist equipment needed
• does not help general fitness

Question 17

What is fartlek training

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Involves fast and slow running over a variety of terrain

Question 18

What is fartlek training good for improving

Answer 18

• aerobic endurance

- anaerobic endurance

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What are the advantages of fartlek training

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• can be easily adapted for different sports and fitness levels
• good for sports that require a change of pace

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Disadvantages of fartlek training

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• can become boring
• difficult to see how much effort is being exerted
• Easy to skip the hard bits
• must take place in specific locations eg. Hills and mountains

Question 21

What is static stretching

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When stretches are held in isometric contractions for a period of time to improve flexibility

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What is the advantage of static stretching

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• can be done anywhere
• no equipment needed
• can adapt time for different levels of fitness

Question 23

Disadvantage of static stretching

Answer 23

• only improves flexibility

Question 24

What is plyometric training

Answer 24

Increases power by using an eccentric contraction followed by larger concentric contraction using exercises such as bounding or depth jumping

Question 25

What are the advantages of plyometric training

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• can do most places

- can be adapted for specific training programs

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Disadvantages of plyometric training

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• very specific and doesn’t help general fitness
• can become easily injured by the leaps and bounds
• may need equipment