Component 1: Soc 7

Question 1

What are the methods of training?

Answer 1

Continuous
Fartlek
Circuit
Interval
Plyometric
Weight

Question 2

What is continuous training?

Answer 2

Steady training working the entire body for a long period of time, it improves cardiovascular fitness and other CoFs.

Question 3

What is Fartlek training?

Answer 3

A method of training for runners where the terrain and speed are constantly changing, it improves cardiovascular fitness and other CoFs.

Question 4

What is Circuit training?

Answer 4

A series of exercises, so as to avoid exercising the same muscle groups consecutively, completed for a certain amount of time/reps, after one another, it improves muscular endurance as well as other CoFs.

Question 5

What is Interval training?

Answer 5

Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low-intensity activity. The high-intensity part is a high-quality workout always done at a fast pace. It improves speed and other CoFs.

Question 6

What is Plyometric training?

Answer 6

Exercises where muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time allowing for improved explosive movements, it improves power and other CoFs.

Question 7

What is Weight training?

Answer 7

Shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscle using a programme of exercises, it improved muscular strength and other CoFs.

Question 8

What are the 3 main factors of choosing the right method of training?

Answer 8

• The requirements of the particular sport
• The facilities in the local area
• The individual’s current level of fitness