methods of training Flashcards
What are the benefits of a warm up?
- to relax muscles
- to keep warm
- to get mentally prepared for the session
What are the benefits of a cool down?
- reduces muscle soreness and stiffness
- gradually decreases heart rate
- prevents blood pooling/DOMS
What are the 4 phases of a warm up?
- pulse raisers
- mobilisation
- dynamic stretches
- practice movements
What are the health related fitness components?
- cardiovascular-endurance
- muscular endurance
- flexibility
- muscular strength
- body composition
What are the skill related fitness components?
- agility
- balance
- co-ordination
- speed
- power
- reaction time
What are the 7 methods of training?
-continuous training
-fartlek training
-interval training
-circuit training
-weight training
-plyometric training
-flexibility training
What is a sedentary life style?
is a type of lifestyle with no irregular physical activity. E.g. sitting, reading, watching television, playing video games, and computer
Why is diet and nutrition good?
A balanced diet is essential for health as well as to cope with the physical demands of sports
What can health be split into?
Health can be split into 3 categories. physical, mental and social.
What are the 7 important nutrients?
-fats
-fibre
-water
-minerals
-vitamins
-proteins
-carbohydrates
Why are carbohydrates important?
‘fuel’ which provides athletes energy e.g. long distance runners.
Why are fats important?
Fats are also used for energy but only when stored of carbohydrates run low.
Why is protein important?
An essential nutrient that promotes growth and repair of muscle.
Why are minerals important?
Your body needs minerals to function. In particular minerals increase the efficiency of carrying oxygen to muscles e.g. calcium in milk, iron in meat
Why are vitamins important?
these generally contribute to the general health of an athlete.
Why is fibre important?
This is very important for maintaining good health.
What happens when you don’t drink enough water when contributing to a sport?
frequent headache , chance of fainting, dehydration can lead to a decrease in blood volume.
Why is carbohydrate loading important?
an important part of a training programme and is traditionally associated.
Why is water important?
the human body is 75% water. We need regular intake to replace the water lost through urine, sweating and breathing.
