PE Theory Training

Question 1

CONTINUOUS TRAINING

Answer 1

Involves working for a long and steady period of time without rest .

Benefits “long distance” athletes like cyclist/swimmers.

Question 2

INTERVAL TRAINING

Answer 2

Physical training involving alternating stages of high (work) and low (rest) intensity.

Benefits swimmers, athletes, footballers, hockey players.

Question 3

Circuit Training

Answer 3

Involves a series of exercises, arranged to avoid exercising the same muscle groups consecutively. Benefits; Badminton, Tennis, Boxing and Football players.

Question 4

Fartlek Training

Answer 4

A method of training for runners where the terrain and speed are consistently changing. Benefits; Footballers, netball and hockey players.

Question 5

Plyometric training

Answer 5

Exercises where muscles use maximum force in short intervals of time.
Benefits javelin throwers, high jumpers or rugby forwards in a scrum.

Question 6

Weight training

Answer 6

Involves shifting weight to increase strength of muscles using a programme of exercises.
Benefits speed, strength and jumping events in athletics. Also rugby players and weight lifters.