Soc 7 Flashcards
What are the 6 methods of training? (GCSE Specification)
Continuous
Fartlek
Circuit
Interval
Plyometric
Weight
What do you need to take into consideration when choosing a method of training?
The requirements of the particular sport, the local facilities, individual needs and current levels of fitness.
What is continuous training?
Working your body for long periods of time without any rest.
What is fartlek training?
Periods of work followed by periods of rest or lighter work.
What is Circuit training?
A series of exercises completed for a certain amount of time/reps, after one another in a circuit.
What is Interval training?
Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low-intensity activity.
What is plyometric training?
Exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time.
What is Weight training?
Involves shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscle using a programme of exercises.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of continuous training?
- Can Improve cardiovascular fitness
- Could increase risk of injury
What component of fitness does continuous training improve?
Cardiovascular fitness.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of interval training?
- Doesn’t require equpiment
- Risk of overtraining
What component of fitness is interval training?
Cardiovascular fitness
What are the advantages and disadvantages of circuit training?
- Can be done on a variety of terrains
- Might not be suitable terrain nearby
What component of fitness is circuit training?
cardiovascular fitness/muscular endurance/power
What are the advantages and disadvantages of fartlek training?
- Can combine many components of fitness
- It is important to work hard on each circuit but people often pace themselves
What component of fitness is fartlek training?
Cardiovascular fitness
What are the advantages and disasvantages of plyometric training?
- Exercises can be designed for a specific performances e.g. high jump
- Need to progress gradually, as rest and recovery are important
What component of fitness is plyometrics?
Power
What are the advantages and disadvantages of weight training?
- Can be used to improve strength, muscular endurance or power
- Need knowledge of safety and technique
What component of fitness is weight training?
Power/Muscular endurance/Muscular strength
What are aerobics?
Mainly aerobic exercise to music, covering a variety of exercises.
What component of fitness do Aerobics impact?
• Mainly cardiovascular fitness
• Develops some strength, muscular endurance and flexibility
• Impacts on body composition
What is body pump?
Exercise to music normally using low weights with many repetitions and a variety of exercises, such as lunges and squats.
What components of fitness does Body Pump impact?
- Mainly cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance, toning the body
- Develops some strength and flexibility
- Impacts on body composition
What are pilates?
A series of core stability exercises focusing on the quality of the exercise rather than the quantity.
What component of fitness do pilates impact?
Muscular endurance, flexibility and some muscular strength.
What is Yoga?
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
What component of fitness does Yoga impact?
• Works on the body and the mind
• Develops muscular endurance, flexibility and balance
• Develops strength and, to some extent, cardiovascular fitness
What is spinning?
Aerobic and anaerobic cycling on a stationary bike to music.
What component of fitness does Spinning impact?
Mainly aerobic fitness but also develops muscular endurance in the legs.
