physical training 2

Question 1

what is the acronym for the principles of training and what does each one stand for

Answer 1

Specificity
Progressive overload
Reversibility
Tedium

Question 2

What is the FITT principle

Answer 2

Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

Question 3

what is the aerobic training zone

Answer 3

60%-80% of max heart rate

Question 4

what is the anaerobic training zone

Answer 4

80%-90% of max heart rate

Question 5

how do you work out the maximum heart rate

Answer 5

220-age

Question 6

continuous training:
- explanation
- pros
- cons
- examples

Answer 6

• aerobic exercise that involves no breaks and lasts a minimum of 20 minutes
• little equipment is needed, increases muscular and cardiovascular endurance, can be done on your own
• can be boring as there is no change
• marathon running, cycling, swimming

Question 7

fartlek training:
- explanation
- pros
- cons
- examples

Answer 7

• a form of continuous training that involves a change of pace and terrain
• change of pace can make it more interesting, improves cardiovascular and muscular endurance, no equipment
• change of terrain can be hazardous, hard to find a safe route
• football and rugby

Question 8

circuit training:
- explnation
- pros
- cons
- examples

Answer 8

• stations organised as a circuit which contain all types of exercises which can be adapted to suit any sport
• exercised can be changed, changing stations keeps engagement levels
• equipment is needed and setting it up can be time consuming
• can be adapted to each sport

Question 9

HIT training (high intensity training):
- explanation
- pros
- cons
- examples

Answer 9

• usually anaerobic exercise at a high intensity followed by rests
• can improve strength, health and fitness, no equipment
• can be boring, have to keep track of sets
• sprinters and sports which have short and sharp bursts