Methods Of Training

Question 1

What is continues steady-pace training

Answer 1

Continues work at a steady rate
Once the heart reaches a desired intensity it is maintained at that intensity for a long period of time e.g. 30 mins, swimming, 70 MHR
Good- improving aerobic fitness
Bad- boring, no skill work

Question 2

What is fartlek training

Answer 2

‘Speed play’
Continues training but includes working the body at high intensities for varying periods of time
Periods of high intensity followed by periods of recovery
Not pre planned depending on how the individual feels
Good- games players, many changes of speed
Bad- coaches cant tell if athlete is working as hard as they should be

Question 3

What is interval training

Answer 3

Continues training but includes working the body at high intensities for varying periods of time
Intensity, recovery and no. Of reps are decided in advance
Good- aerobic and anaerobic fitness

Question 4

What is circuit training

Answer 4

Involves working the body by doing a series of exercises in a sequence
Intensity and work rate vary according to exercises being done
Up to 15 stations- different activity at each

Question 5

What is isotonic weight training

Answer 5

Involves a muscle or group of muscles working against a resistance whilst movement of body parts takes place
These exercises usually involve the muscle working concentrically (muscle gets shorter and more bulkier) and then eccentrically (muscle gets longer and less bulky) eg biceps curl
Muscular power, strength speed or endurance

Question 6

What is isometric training

Answer 6

Involves a muscle or group of muscles working against a resistance but no movement of body parts takes place
Muscular strength or endurance

Question 7

What is RM

Answer 7

Repetition maximum
Maximum weight you can lift for a certain number of reps
1RM- 1 time
10RM- 10 times
Advantages- appalled to a group of people of different ability’s

Question 8

What is static flexibility

Answer 8

Slowly stretching the muscle to its limit then holding it in this stretched position for a time
Activity- you provide the force
Passively- someone else provides the force
Recommended for health related

Question 9

What is active/ballistic or dynamic flexibility training

Answer 9

Involves bouncing, jerking or swinging body parts to put the muscle in a stretched position
Not recommended for health related flexibility- can damage muscles
Exercises can be done for 20-60 secs or for 20-60 reps