SOC 7 - Methods Of Training

Question 1

Aerobics

Answer 1

Mainly aerobic exercise to music covering a variety of exercises

Question 2

State 2 benefits of aerobics

Answer 2

• Develops strength, flexibility and muscular endurance

- Impacts body composition

Question 3

Body pump

Answer 3

Exercise to music with low weights with many repetitions and a variety of exercises

Question 4

State 2 benefits from body pumping

Answer 4

• Impacts body composition

- Develops strength and flexibility

Question 5

Pilates

Answer 5

Core stability exercises focusing on quality rather than quality - less vigerous and focusing on range of movement

Question 6

State 2 benefits of pilates

Answer 6

• Works on the body and mind

- Develops a range of fitness

Question 7

Yoga

Answer 7

Focus’ on posture and poses, breathing and sometimes meditation to boost physical and emotional wellbeing - emphasising the quality of exercise

Question 8

State 2 benefits of yoga

Answer 8

• Develops strength and forms of CVF

- Works on body and mind

Question 9

Spinning

Answer 9

Aerobic and anaerobic cycling on a stationary bike to music

Question 10

State 2 benefits of spinning

Answer 10

• mainly aerobic fitness

- also develops muscular endurance mainly in the legs

Question 11

Continous

Answer 11

Continuous training is steady training.

Question 12

2 benefits of continous training

Answer 12

Inexpensive

Can be done alone or in a group

Question 13

2 disadvantages of continous training

Answer 13

Doesnt improve anaerobic fitness

Can be boring

Question 14

Fartlek

Answer 14

interval training includes periods of work followed by periods of rest or light work. However, sessions include sprints of varying distances

Question 15

2 advantages of fartlek

Answer 15

Can be done on a variety of terrains

Can include rest periods or be continous

Question 16

2 disadvantages of fartlek

Answer 16

May not be suitable terrain nearby

Difficult for the coach to monitor

Question 17

Circuit training

Answer 17

Circuit training involves a number of exercises arranged so as to avoid exercising the same muscle groups consecutively

Question 18

2 advantages for circuit training

Answer 18

Good source of all round fitness

Question 19

2 disadvantages of circuit training

Answer 19

Needs to be set up and well planned out

Important to work hard yet people pace themselves normally

Question 20

Interval training

Answer 20

The aim of interval training is to have a high-intensity, high-quality workout always done at a fast pace

Question 21

2 advantages of interval training

Answer 21

Includes rest periods

Includes repeated sprints which is aerobic

Question 22

2 disadvantages of interval training

Answer 22

Can be intense so needs full commitment

Ome people find repeated intervals boring

Question 23

Plyometrics

Answer 23

Plyometrics are exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time

Question 24

2 advantages of plyometrics

Answer 24

Improves explosive fitness

Exercises can be designed for specific performances

Question 25

2 disadvantages of plyometrics

Answer 25

Need knowledge of your event or a coach

Needs to progress gradually, rest and recovery are important

Question 26

Weight training

Answer 26

Weight training uses progressive resistance either in the form of actual weight lifted or in terms of the number of times the weight is lifted

Question 27

2 advantages of weight training

Answer 27

Wide variety of exercises to choose from

Easy to monitor progress and overload

Question 28

2 disadvantages of weight training

Answer 28

Needs suitable facilities and equipment

Needs knowledge of safety and technique