Soc 6+7 Flashcards
What are the 6 main training methods?
Continous, fartlek, circuit, interval, plyometric, weight
What are the factors you should take into deciding a method of training?
Requirements of a sport ( specifity)
The facilities in your local area
The individual needs and current level of fitness
Continuous training
Working your body for long periods of time without any rest.
Fartlek training
It includes periods of work followed by periods of rest or light work.
Circuit
Circuit training involves a number of exercises
arranged so as to avoid exercising the same muscle
groups consecutively
Interval training
Interval training is to have a high-intensity, high-quality workout always done at a fast pace
Plyometrics
Plyometrics are exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time
Weight training
Weight training uses progressive resistance either in the form of actual weight lifted or in terms of the number of times the weight is lifted.
Fitness classes
Many people attend fitness classes at their gym or at a club. Like all training methods fitness classes have advantages and disadvantages.
What component of fitness does continous test
Cardiovascular Fitness
What component of fitness does fartlek test
Cardiovascular fitness
What component of fitness does circuit test
Muscular endurance
What component of fitness does interval test
Muscular strength
What component of fitness does plyometric test
Muscular strength
What component of fitness does weight test
Power
Advantages and disadvantages of Continous Training
Advantage: inexpensive, can be used alone or in a group
Disadvantage: Does not improve anaerobic fitness, some people find it boring
Advantages and disadvantages of Fartlek Training
Advantages: Can be done on a variety of terrains, can include hill work, both uphill and down
Disadvantage: There may not b e suitable terrain nearby, difficult for the coach to monitor unless he runs with the athlete
Advantages and disadvantages of Circuit Training
Advantages: Can combine many components of fitness, can include both aerobic and anaerobic exercises
Disadvantage: The circuit needs t o be set up and well planned out
Aerobics
Mainly aerobic exercise to music, covering a variety of exercises
What CoF does aerobics help
Cardiovascular Fitness
Body pump
Exercise to music using low weights with many reps
