Soc 7 - Methods of Training Flashcards
What are the 6 main methods of training
Continuous, fartlek, circuit, interval, plyometric, weight
(PICC FW)
What is Continuous training?
Steady training without any rest at a moderate to high level
What componant of fitness does continuous training measure
Cardiovascular fitness
What sports can use continuous training?
Long distance runner (marathon runner) or cyclist
What is Fartlek training?
A method of training used by runners who run and the terrain and speed is constantly changing
What componant of fitness does Fartlek measure?
Cardiovascular fitness
What sport can use fartlek training?
Cross country runner or marathon runner
What is circuit training?
Series of excersises completed for a certain amount of time or reps after one another
What componant of fitness does circuit training measure?
There is not 1 specific componant. You can talor the circuit to measure any componant. E.g making it a circuit with different stretches measuring flexibility
What sport can use circuit training?
Almost all sports. For example, if your a rugby player looking to improve muscular strength to win the scrums and rucks, then you can moderate the circuit to work different muscules
What is interval training?
Physical training involving stages of high-low intensity activity
What componant of fitness does interval training measure?
Speed or cardiovascular fitness
What sport can use interval training?
Cyclist as you need to work your body harder at some points of a race compared to other
What is plyometric training?
Excersises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time
What componant of fitness does plyometric training work?
Power