Soc 6 Flashcards
What are the main 6 training methods?
Continous, Fartlek, Circuit, Interval, Plyometric, Weight
What do you need to take into mind when deciding which training methods to use?
The requirements of a sport ( specifity)
The facilities in your local area
The individual needs and current level of fitness
Continous training
Is working your body for long periods of time without any rest.
Advantages of continuous training?
Improves cardiovascular fitness and is not very expensive
Disadvantages of continuous training?
People may find it boring and doesnt improve anerobic fitness.
Fartlek training
Where the terrain and speed are constantly changing
Advantages of Fartlek training
Can be done on a variety of terrains and can include rest periods or can be continuous
Disadvantages of Fartlek training?
There may not be a suitable terrain nearby and difficult for the coach to monitor.
Circuit training
A series of excersises completed for a certain amount of time after one another.
Advantages of Circuit training?
Can combine many components of fitness and a good source of all round fitness
Disadvantages of training?
The circuit needs to be well planned and you may need equipment
Interval training
Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low intensity activity
Advantages of interval training?
Includes a rest position and includes repeated sprints which is anaerobic
Disadvantages of interval training?
Can be intense and some people find it boring
Plyometric training
Plyometrics are excercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time
