Soc 7

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Continuous
Fartlek
Circuit
Interval
Plyometric
Weight

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is continuous training?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What is fartlek training?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is Circuit training?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is Interval training?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is plyometric training?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is Weight training?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What are the advantages and disadvantages of continuous training?

Answer 9

• Can Improve cardiovascular fitness
• Could increase risk of injury

Question 10

What component of fitness does continuous training improve?

Answer 10

Cardiovascular fitness.

Question 11

What are the advantages and disadvantages of interval training?

Answer 11

• Doesn’t require equpiment
• Risk of overtraining

Question 12

What component of fitness is interval training?

Answer 12

Cardiovascular fitness

Question 13

What are the advantages and disadvantages of circuit training?

Answer 13

• Can be done on a variety of terrains
• Might not be suitable terrain nearby

Question 14

What component of fitness is circuit training?

Answer 14

cardiovascular fitness/muscular endurance/power

Question 15

What are the advantages and disadvantages of fartlek training?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

What component of fitness is fartlek training?

Answer 16

Cardiovascular fitness

Question 17

What are the advantages and disasvantages of plyometric training?

Answer 17

• Exercises can be designed for a specific performances e.g. high jump
• Need to progress gradually, as rest and recovery are important

Question 18

What component of fitness is plyometrics?

Answer 18

Power

Question 19

What are the advantages and disadvantages of weight training?

Answer 19

• Can be used to improve strength, muscular endurance or power
• Need knowledge of safety and technique

Question 20

What component of fitness is weight training?

Answer 20

Power/Muscular endurance/Muscular strength

Question 21

What are aerobics?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

What component of fitness do Aerobics impact?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What is body pump?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What components of fitness does Body Pump impact?

Answer 24

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

Question 25

What are pilates?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

What component of fitness do pilates impact?

Answer 26

Muscular endurance, flexibility and some muscular strength.

Question 27

What is Yoga?

Answer 27

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

Question 28

What component of fitness does Yoga impact?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

What is spinning?

Answer 29

Aerobic and anaerobic cycling on a stationary bike to music.

Question 30

What component of fitness does Spinning impact?

Answer 30

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