Methods Of Training Flashcards

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What is continuous training?

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Aerobic training for long periods of time at moderate intensity

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Benefits of continuous training?

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  • Improves CV fitness

* Doesn’t require much equipment - cheap

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Disadvantages of continuous training?

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  • Repetitive - boring

* Doesn’t improve anaerobic fitness

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What is circuit training?

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A series of exercises completed for a certain amount of time one after the after

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Benefits of circuit training?

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  • It’s a mix of cardio and strength training

* Benefits most sports

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Disadvantages of circuit training?

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  • Specialist equipment may been required

* Needs organising

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What is interval training?

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Alternating of high and low intensity training

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Benefits of interval training?

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  • Easy and cheap

* Can increase CV fitness

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Disadvantages of interval training?

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  • Boring
  • Can cause loss of appetite
  • Inability to sleep well
  • Loss of strength and speed
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What is weight training?

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Shifting weights to increase strength of muscles using a programme of repetitions and sets

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What are repetitions?

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The number of times you lift a weight (4-30)

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What are sets?

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Groups of repetitions (normally 3)

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Benefits of weight training?

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  • Increase metabolism for 24 hours
  • Increase muscular strength and endurance
  • Can be used to benefit most sports
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Disadvantages of weight training?

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  • Need specialist equipment - expensive
  • Decrease flexibility
  • Needs planning
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What is fartlek training?

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‘Speed play’

Changing intensity, distance and time in the same session

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Benefits of fartlek training?

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  • Can be adapted to different sports

* Trains aerobic and anaerobic systems

17
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Disadvantages of fartlek training?

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  • Very difficult to measure

* Needs self discipline to maintain work rates

18
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What is altitude training?

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Training at a place high above sea levels

19
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Benefits of altitude training?

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•Very effective for CV fitness and aerobic training

20
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Disadvantages of altitude training?

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  • Expensive

* Takes time

21
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What is pre season?

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Start of season. Works on preparing, fitness and technique

22
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What is peak season?

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During competition season when fitness and skills are a focus

23
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What is performance/open season?

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Competitions are held, players concentrate on skills and fitness

24
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What is post season?

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Training when out of competition season. Allows rest and recovery whilst keeping up general fitness

25
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What is warm weather training?

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Training that takes place in a warm climate so training conditions are better and safer.

26
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Benefits of warm weather training?

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  • Safer training conditions
  • Less prone to injury as muscles are supple
  • Allows people to acclimatise