SOC 7: Methods of Training

Question 1

Why are methods of training important?

Answer 1

Methods of training are important because can be used to improve health, fitness or performance and certain components of fitness.

Question 2

What are the 6 methods of training?

Answer 2

• Continuous
• Fartlek
• Circuit
• Interval
• Plyometric
• Weight

Question 3

What are the 5 fitness classes?

Answer 3

• Aerobics
• Body pump
• Pilates
• Yoga
• Spinning

Question 4

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

Answer 4

• Specificity: Requirements of a sport
• The facilities in the local area
• The individual’s current level of fitness

Question 5

Why is taking these factors into consideration important?

Answer 5

• It can help prevent overtraining, which may lead to injury
• It is also important to progressively overload

Question 6

What is the definition of continuous training?

Answer 6

Working the entire body for a long period of time

Question 7

What component of fitness does continuous training improve?

Answer 7

Cardiovascular fitness

Question 8

What are 2 advantages of continuous training?

Answer 8

• Inexpensive
• Can be done in a variety of places
• Can be done alone or in a group

Question 9

What are 2 disadvantages of continuous training?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Where does fartlek training originate from and what does the work mean?

Answer 10

It originated in Sweden. The word ‘fartlek’ is a combination of two Swedish words for ‘speed’ and ‘play’.

Question 11

What is the definition of fartlek training?

Answer 11

A method of training where the terrain and speed are constantly changing

Question 12

What component of fitness does fartlek training improve?

Answer 12

Cardiovascular Fitness

Question 13

What are 2 advantages of fartlek training?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What are 2 disadvantages of fartlek training?

Answer 14

• There may not be suitable training nearby
• Difficult for coach to monitor unless he runs with athlete

Question 15

What is the definition of circuit training?

Answer 15

A series of exercises completed for a certain amount of time/reps, after one another.

Question 16

What components of fitness does circuit training improve?

Answer 16

All health-related and also skill-related components

Question 17

What are two advantages of Circuit training?

Answer 17

• Can combine many components of fitness
• A good source of all round fitness
• Can include both aerobic and anaerobic exercise

Question 18

What are two disadvantages of circtuit training?

Answer 18

• 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 19

What is the definition of interval training?

Answer 19

Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low-intesity activity

Question 20

Which method training would you use to improve your speed?

Answer 20

Interval training

Question 21

What component of fitness does interval training improve?

Answer 21

• Cardiovascular fitness (aerobic or anaerobic
• Speed

Question 22

What are two advantages of interval training?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What are two disadvantages of interval training?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What is the definition of plyometrics?

Answer 24

Exercises where muscles use maximum force in short intervals of time

Question 25

What component of fitness do plyometrics improve?

Answer 25

Power

Question 26

What are two advantages of plyometric training?

Answer 26

- Exercises can be designed for a specific performance e.g. high jump - Improves explosive fitness

Question 27

What are two disadvantages of plyometric training?

Answer 27

- Need knowledge of your event or a coach - Need to progess gradually, as rest and recovery are important

Question 28

What is the definition of weight training?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

What components of fitness does weight training improve?

Answer 29

- Muscular Strength - Muscular Endurance - Power

Question 30

What are two advantages of weight training?

Answer 30

- Can be used to improve strength, muscular endurance or power - Wide variety of exercises to choose from - Programme can be specific to muscle group - Easy to monitor progress and overload

Question 31

What are two disadvantages of weight training?

Answer 31

- Needs suitable facilities and equipment - Need knowledge of safety and technique

Question 32

What are the advantages of fitness classes?

Answer 32

- A fitness class can play an important role in your health and well-being - A huge range of general and specialist classes are available - Improves physical, mental and even social well-being

Question 33

What are the disadvantages of fitness classes?

Answer 33

- Some classes are expensive - Some classes are far away and transport may be difficult - Sometimes classes are on at the wrong time

Question 34

What are aerobic fitness classes?

Answer 34

Mainly aerobic exercise to music, covering a variety of whole body exercises.

Question 35

What components of fitness do aerobics improve?

Answer 35

- Cardiovascular fitness - Develops some muscular strength, endurance and flexibility - Impacts body composition

Question 36

What fitness class would be most suitable for improving cardiovascular fitness?

Answer 36

Aerobics

Question 37

What are body pump fitness classes?

Answer 37

Exercise to music normally using low weights with many repititions and a variety of exericeses, such as lunges and squats

Question 38

What components of fitness do body pump fitness classes improve?

Answer 38

- Cardiovascular fitness - Develops some muscular endurance and flexibility - Impacts body composition

Question 39

What fitness class would be most suitable for improving muscular endurance?

Answer 39

Body pump fitness classes

Question 40

What are pilates?

Answer 40

A series of core stability exercises focusing on the quality of exercises rather than the quantity- so less vigorous but working on a range of movement.

Question 41

What are the main focuses of pilates?

Answer 41

- Correct breathing - Relaxation - Stress reduction

Question 42

What components of fitness does pilates improve?

Answer 42

- Muscular endurance - Flexibility - Works on the body and mind

Question 43

What fitness class helps improve flexibility?

Answer 43

Pilates

Question 44

What is yoga?

Answer 44

Ancient form of exercise that focuses on posture or poses, breathing and sometimes meditation, to boost physical and emotional well-being

Question 45

What is spinning?

Answer 45

Aerobic or anaerobic cycling on a stationary bike to music