SOC 7 Flashcards
What are the methods of training?
Continuous
Fartlek
Circuit
Interval
Plyometric
Weight
What are the main factors do you need to take in consideration?
The requirements of the particular sport
The facilities in the local area
The individuals current level of fitness
Continuous training
Working your body for a long period of time without any rest
Fartlek training
A method of training for runners where the terrain and speed are constantly changing
Advantages of continuous training
Improves cardiovascular fitness
Inexpensive
Can be done in a variety of places
Can be done alone or in a group
Disadvantages of continuous training
Does not improve anaerobic fitness
Some people find it boring
Advantages of fartlek training
Can be done on a variety of terrains
Can include hill work, both uphill and down
Can include rest periods or can be continuous
Can include reps e.g. up the same hill several times
Disadvantages of fartlek training
There may not be suitable terrain nearby
Difficult for the coach to monitor unless he runs with the athlete
Circuit training
A series of exercises completed for a certain amount of time/reps, after one another
Advantages of circuit training
Can combine many components of fitness
A good source of all round fitness
Can include both aerobic and anaerobic exercises
Disadvantages of circuit training
The circuit needs to be set up and well planned out
It is important to work hard on each circuit but people often pace themselves
Interval training
Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low-intensity activity
Advantages of interval training
Includes repeated sprints, which is anaerobic
Included a rest period
Includes repetitions of high-quality work that can get the heart rate nearly up to max
Disadvantages of interval training
Can be intense so needs full commitment
Some people find repeating intervals boring
Plyometrics training
Exercises where muscles use maximum force in short intervals of time
