Soc 7

Question 1

What are the 6 methods of training

Answer 1

Continuous
Fartlek
Circuit
Interval
Plyometric
Weight

Question 2

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

Answer 2

The requirements of the particular sport
The facilities in the local area
The individual current level of fitness

Question 3

What is continuous training?

Answer 3

Steady training that works your body for long periods of time without rest

Question 4

What is fartlek?

Answer 4

Includes periods of work followed by periods of rest and can include any terrain

Question 5

What is circuit?

Answer 5

A series of excersizes completed for a certain amount of time/reps after one another

Question 6

What is interval training?

Answer 6

Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low intensity

Question 7

What is plyometric training?

Answer 7

Training where 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

Question 9

What component of fitness does continous training improve?

Answer 9

Cardiovascular fitness

Question 10

What component of fitness does fartlek training improve?

Answer 10

Cardiovascular fitness

Question 11

What component of fitness does circuit training improve?

Answer 11

Cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance and agility

Question 12

What component of fitness does interval improve?

Answer 12

Cardiovascular fitness and speed

Question 13

What component of fitness do plyometrics improve?

Answer 13

Power

Question 14

What components of fitness Does weight training improve?

Answer 14

Power , muscular endurance and strength

Question 15

What are the advantages and disadvantages of continuous training?

Answer 15

Advantages:
Improves cardiovascular fitness
Inexpensive
Can be done in a variety of places
Can be done alone or in a group

Disadvantages:
Does not improve anaerobic fitness
Some people find it boring

Question 16

What are the advantages and disadvantages of fartlek training?

Answer 16

Advantages:
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:
There may not be suitable terrain nearby

Difficult for the coach to monitor unless he runs with the athlete

Question 17

What are the advantages and disadvantages of circuit training?

Answer 17

Advantages:
A good source of all round fitness
Can include both aerobic and anaerobic exercises

Disadvantages:
The circuit needs t o be set up and well planned out
It is important to work hard on each circuit but people often pace themselves

Question 18

What are the advantages and disadvantages of interval training?

Answer 18

Advantages:
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:
Can be intense so needs full commitment
Some people find repeating intervals boring

Question 19

What are the advantages and disadvantages of plyometric training?

Answer 19

Advantages:
Exercises can be designed for a specific performances e.g. high jump
Improves explosive fitness
Disadvantages:
Need knowledge of your event or a coach
Need t o progress gradually, as rest and recovery are important

Question 20

What are the advantages and disadvantages of weight training?

Answer 20

Advantages:
Can be used to Weight Training
Involves shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscle using a programme of exercises
improve strength, muscular endurance or power
Wide variety of exercises to choose from
Programme can be specific to muscle group
Easy to monitor progress and overload
Disadvantages:
Needs suitable facilities and equipment
Need knowledge o f safety and technique