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How many methods of training are there?

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There are six

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What are the six methods of training?

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Continuous, fartlek, interval, circuit, weight training and plyometrics

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What is continuous training?

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Training that involves long periods of moderate exercise without rest.

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What sports can continuous training benefit?

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It could be suitable for endurance events such as long distance running or cycling

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What advantages are there to continuous training?

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. Improves aerobic fitness cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance
. Easy to monitor work rate and progression
. Limited equipment or facilities required

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What disadvantages are there to continuous training?

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. Does not develop other components of fitness
. Time-consuming
. Can become repetitive and boring

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What is fartlek training?

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A continuous workout involving changes in speed and/or terrain

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What sports can be benefited from fartlek training?

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Suitable for sports involving constant changes in intensity such as netball, rugby, hockey, and basketball

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What advantages are there to fartlek training?

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. Develops both aerobic and anaerobic systems
. Improves cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance
. Can be adapted to suit most sports and improve other components of fitness

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What disadvantages are there to fartlek training?

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. Can become repetitive and boring
. Difficult to monitor work rate and progression
. Can be difficult to maintain work rate

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What is interval training?

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Involves alternating stages of high and low intensity activity

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What sports can benefit from interval training?

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Suitable for sports involving alternating periods of intense effort and rest such as basketball, rugby, hockey and netball

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What advantages are there to interval training?

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. Develops both aerobic and anaerobic systems
. Can be adapted to suit specific sports
. Improve other components of fitness
. Easy to monitor work rate and progression

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What disadvantages are there to interval training?

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. Can become repetitive and boring

. Can be difficult to maintain work rate

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What is circuit training?

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A series of exercises performed in a circuit that can be adapted to suit most sports

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What sports can benefit from circuit training?

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Excellent for general fitness; can also incorporate skills such as passing or dribbling a ball in basketball or football

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What advantages are there to circuit training?

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. Develops both aerobic and anaerobic systems
. Can be adapted to suit specific sports and improve other components of fitness
. Easy to monitor work rate and progression

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What disadvantages are there to circuit training?

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. Can require lots of equipment and time to set up
. Requires a lot of space
. Can be difficult to maintain work rate

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What is weight training?

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Shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscles

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What sports can benefit from weight training?

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Suitable for all activities, especially those involving power and strength such as shot-put sprinting, rugby and wrestling

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What advantages are there to weight training?

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. Improve muscular strength, endurance, size and power
. High reps, low weight for muscular endurance
. Low reps, high weight for strength and power
. Easy to monitor work rate and progression

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What disadvantages are there to weight training?

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. Require specialist equipment

. Can cause serious injury if incorrect techniques are used

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What is plyometric training?

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Exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, with the goal of increasing power

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What sports can benefit from plyometric training?

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Suitable for activities that require explosive strength and power, such as sprinting, track and field events, football and rugby

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What advantages are there to plyometric training?

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. Improve muscular strength, power and speed
. Can utilise the whole body
. No equipment needed

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What disadvantages are there to plyometric training?

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. Very demanding on muscles and joints

. High risk of injury

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