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Question 1

What are Methods of Training used for?

Answer 1

A number of training methods can be used to improve fitness or performance.

Question 2

What are the 6 main methods of training?

Answer 2

Continuous, Fartlek, Circuit, Interval, Plyometric, Weight

Question 3

What do you need to take into consideration when choosing the right method of training?

Answer 3

The main factors are:
-The requirements of a particular sport
-The facilities in the local area
-The individuals current level of fitness
-The requirements of the sports
-The facilities available to you
We need to take this into consideration as there could be a risk of injury.

Question 4

What is continuous training?

Answer 4

Working the entire body for long periods of time.

Question 5

What component of fitness does continuous training measure?

Answer 5

Cardiovascular fitness

Question 6

Advantages of continuous training?

Answer 6

• Improves cardiovascular fitness
  -Not expensive

Question 7

Disadvantages of continuous training?

Answer 7

• Doesn’t improve anaerobic fitness
• Some will find it boring

Question 8

What is fartlek training?

Answer 8

A method of training where terrain and speed is constantly changing

Question 9

What component of fitness does fartlek training measure?

Answer 9

Cardiovascular fitness

Question 10

Advantages of fartlek training?

Answer 10

• Can be done on a variety of terrains
• Can include rest or be continuous

Question 11

What are the disadvantages of fartlek training?

Answer 11

• There may not be suitable terrain nearby.
• Difficukt for coach to monitor

Question 12

What is circuit training?

Answer 12

A series of exercises completed for a certain amount of time.

Question 13

What component of fitness does circuit training measure?

Answer 13

Used for all components of fitness.

Question 14

What are the advantages of circuit training?

Answer 14

• Can combine many components of fitness.
• A good source of all round fitness

Question 15

What are the disadvantages of circuit training?

Answer 15

• The circuit needs to be set up and well planned.
• Doesnt push you to your limits

Question 16

What is interval training?

Answer 16

Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low intensity activity.

Question 17

What component of fitness does interval training measure?

Answer 17

Speed and cardiovascular fitness

Question 18

Advantages of interval training?

Answer 18

• Includes repeated sprints, which is anaerobic
• Include rest period

Question 19

Disadvantages of interval training?

Answer 19

• Can be intense so needs full commitment
• Some find repeating intervals boring

Question 20

What is plyometric training?

Answer 20

Exercises where muscles use maximum force in short intervals

Question 21

What component of fitness does plyometric training measure?

Answer 21

Power

Question 22

Advantages of plyometric training?

Answer 22

• Exercises can be designed for a specific performance
• Improves explosive fitness

Question 23

Disadvantages of plyometric training?

Answer 23

• Need knowledge of your event or a coach
• Need to progress gradually as rest and recovery is vital

Question 24

What is weight training?

Answer 24

Involves shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscle using a programme of exercises.

Question 25

What component of fitness does weight training measure?

Answer 25

Muscular strength

Question 26

Advantages of weight training?

Answer 26

- Can be used to improve strength, muscular endurance or power

Question 27

Disadvantages of weight training?

Answer 27

- Needs suitable facilities and equipment