METHOD OF TRAINING & DEFINITION

Question 1

CIRCUIT TRAINING

Answer 1

Involves performing a series of exercises in a special order called a circuit. Each activity takes place at a ‘station’. It can be designed to improve speed, agility, coordination, balance and muscular endurance.

Question 2

CONTINUOUS TRAINING

Answer 2

Involves working for a sustained period of time without rest. It improves cardio-vascular fitness.

Question 3

CROSS TRAINING

Answer 3

Involves using another sport or activity to improve your fitness. It happens when an athlete trains in a different environment. For example a volleyball player uses the power training for that sport to help with fitness for long jump.

Question 4

FARTLEK TRAINING OR ‘SPEED PLAY’ TRAINING

Answer 4

Involves varying your speed and the type of terrain over which you run, walk, cycle or ski. It improves aerobic and anaerobic fitness.

Question 5

INTERVAL TRAINING

Answer 5

Involves alternating between periods of hard exercise and rest. It improves speed and muscular endurance.

Question 6

WEIGHT TRAINING

Answer 6

Uses weights to provide resistance to the muscles. It improves muscular strength (high weight, low reps), muscular endurance (low weight, high reps, many sets) and power (medium weight and reps performed quickly).

Question 7

PLYOMETRIC TRAINING

Answer 7

Uses explosive movements where the muscle is lengthened and then rapidly shortened to develop the explosive capability of the muscle this is very effective for developing power.

Question 8

FLEXIBILITY TRAINING

Answer 8

Essential training for all athletes in all sports and activities this can be static or dynamic