methods of training

Question 1

Methods of Training

Answer 1

Continous
Fartlek
Circuit
Interval
Plyometrics
Weight

Question 2

Continous Training

Answer 2

Steady intensity training and doesnt involve any rests. Good for Cardiovascular Fitness

Question 3

Fartlek

Answer 3

Translated to ‘speed play’. Includes periods of work followed by periods of rest ir light work.

Question 4

Circuit

Answer 4

Involves a number of exercises arranged so as to avoid exercising the same muscle groups over and over again

Question 5

Interval

Answer 5

To have high intensity, high quality workouts always done at a fast pace then followed by a minutes rest

Question 6

Plyometrics

Answer 6

Plyometrics are exercise in ehich you exert maximum force in short intervals of time

Question 7

Weight

Answer 7

Weight training uses progressive resistance either in the form of actual weight lifted or in terms od the number of times the weight is lifted

Question 8

Fitness Classes

Answer 8

Aerobic
Body Pump
Pilates
Yoga
Spinning

Question 9

State an advantage of Continuous training

Answer 9

Any from:

• Improves Cardiovascular fitness
• Inexpensive
• Can be done in a variety of places
• can be done alone or in a group

Question 10

State a disadvantage of continuous training

Answer 10

Any from:

• Does not improve anaerobic fitness
• Some people find it boring

Question 11

State an advantage of Fartlek training

Answer 11

• Can be done in a variety of terrains
• can include hill work, uphill and downhill
• can include rest periods
• can include reps e.g. up the same hill several times

Question 12

State a disadvantage of Fartlek Training

Answer 12

• There may not be suitable terrain nearby

- difficult for the coach to monitor unless he runs with the athlete

Question 13

State an advantage of Circuit Training

Answer 13

• Can Combine many Components of Fitness
• a good source of all round fitness
• can include both aerobic and anaerobic exercises

Question 14

State a disadvantage of circuit training

Answer 14

• the circuit needs to be set up and well planned out

- it is important to work hard on each circuit but people often pace themselves

Question 15

State an advantage of Interval Training

Answer 15

• Includes repeated sprints, which is anaerobic
• includes a rest period
• includes repetitions of high quality work that can get the heart rate nearly up to max

Question 16

State a disadvantage of interval training

Answer 16

• Can be intense so needs full commitment

- Some people find repeating intervals boring

Question 17

State an advantage of plyometrics training

Answer 17

• exercises can be designed for a specific performance such as high jump
• improves explosive fitness

Question 18

State a disadvantage of plyometrics training

Answer 18

• need knowledge of your event or a coach

- need to progress gradually, as rest and recovery are important

Question 19

State the advantages of weight training

Answer 19

• can be used to improve strength, muscular endurance or power
• wide variety of exercise to choose from
• programme can be specific to muscle group
• easy to monitor progress and overload

Question 20

State the disadvantages of weight traning

Answer 20

• needs suitable facilities and equipment

- need knowledge of safety and technique