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What are the 6 methods of training? (GCSE Specification)

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Continuous
Fartlek
Circuit
Interval
Plyometric
Weight

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What do you need to take into consideration when choosing a method of training?

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The requirements of the particular sport, the local facilities, individual needs and current levels of fitness.

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What is continuous training?

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Working your body for long periods of time without any rest.

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What is fartlek training?

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Periods of work followed by periods of rest or lighter work.

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What is Circuit training?

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A series of exercises completed for a certain amount of time/reps, after one another in a circuit.

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What is Interval training?

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Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low-intensity activity.

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What is plyometric training?

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Exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time.

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What is Weight training?

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Involves shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscle using a programme of exercises.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of continuous training?

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  • Can Improve cardiovascular fitness
  • Could increase risk of injury
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What component of fitness does continuous training improve?

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Cardiovascular fitness.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of interval training?

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  • Doesn’t require equpiment
  • Risk of overtraining
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What component of fitness is interval training?

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Cardiovascular fitness

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of circuit training?

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  • Can be done on a variety of terrains
  • Might not be suitable terrain nearby
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What component of fitness is circuit training?

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cardiovascular fitness/muscular endurance/power

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of fartlek training?

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  • Can combine many components of fitness
  • It is important to work hard on each circuit but people often pace themselves
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What component of fitness is fartlek training?

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Cardiovascular fitness

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What are the advantages and disasvantages of plyometric training?

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  • Exercises can be designed for a specific performances e.g. high jump
  • Need to progress gradually, as rest and recovery are important
18
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What component of fitness is plyometrics?

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Power

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of weight training?

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  • Can be used to improve strength, muscular endurance or power
  • Need knowledge of safety and technique
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What component of fitness is weight training?

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Power/Muscular endurance/Muscular strength

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What are aerobics?

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Mainly aerobic exercise to music, covering a variety of exercises.

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What component of fitness do Aerobics impact?

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• Mainly cardiovascular fitness
• Develops some strength, muscular endurance and flexibility
• Impacts on body composition

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What is body pump?

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Exercise to music normally using low weights with many repetitions and a variety of exercises, such as lunges and squats.

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What components of fitness does Body Pump impact?

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  • Mainly cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance, toning the body
  • Develops some strength and flexibility
  • Impacts on body composition
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What are pilates?

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A series of core stability exercises focusing on the quality of the exercise rather than the quantity.

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What component of fitness do pilates impact?

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Muscular endurance, flexibility and some muscular strength.

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What is Yoga?

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Ancient form of exercise that focuses on postures or poses (to increase strength and flexibility), breathing and sometimes meditation, to boost physical and emotional well-being. Emphasis on quality of exercise, holding the correct position with full range of movement and balance, and breathing correctly

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What component of fitness does Yoga impact?

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• Works on the body and the mind
• Develops muscular endurance, flexibility and balance
• Develops strength and, to some extent, cardiovascular fitness

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What is spinning?

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Aerobic and anaerobic cycling on a stationary bike to music.

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What component of fitness does Spinning impact?

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Mainly aerobic fitness but also develops muscular endurance in the legs.

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