Soc 7-Methods Of Training

Question 1

What is the definition of continuous training? (+COF it trains)

Answer 1

1)working the entire body for a long period of time.
2)cardiovascular fitness

Question 2

What is the definition of fartlek training? (+COF it trains)

Answer 2

1)A method of training for runners where the terrain and speed are constantly changing
2)speed and a bit of cardiovascular fitness

Question 3

What is the definition of circuit training? (+COF it trains)

Answer 3

1)A series of exercises completed for a certain amount of time/reps after one another
2)Muscular strength,Muscular endurance and Power

Question 4

What is the definition of interval training? (+COF it trains)

Answer 4

1)Physical training involving alternate stages of high and low intensity activity
2)speed,power and cardiovascular

Question 5

What is the definition of plyometrics training? (+COF it trains)

Answer 5

1)Exercises where muscle uses maximum force in short intervals of time
2)power and speed

Question 6

What is the definition of weight training? (+COF it trains)

Answer 6

1)involves shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscle using a programme of exercises
2)strength,endurance and power

Question 7

What is the definition of aerobic fitness classes? (+COF it trains)

Answer 7

1)Mainly aerobic exercises to music,covering a variety of exercises
2)CVF,MS,ME and FLEX

Question 8

What is the definition of body pump fitness classes? (+COF it trains)

Answer 8

1)Variety of exercises that use low weights with many reps
2)CVF,ME,FLEX,BC

Question 9

What is the definition of pilates fitness classes? (+COF it trains)

Answer 9

1)Core exercises that focus on quality over quantity. Helps with relaxing and breathing
2)ME,MS and FLeX

Question 10

What is the definition of yoga fitness classes? (+COF it trains)

Answer 10

1)Exercises that focus on poses and posture to help meditate,relax and breath
2)Balance and Flexibility

Question 11

What is the definition of spinning fitness classes? (+COF it trains)

Answer 11

1)Aerobic and anaerobic cycling on a stationary bike
2)aerobic fitness,muscular endurance

Question 12

What are the 6 methods of training?

Answer 12

Continuous
Fartlek
Circuit
Interval
Plyometrics
Weight

Question 13

What are the 5 fitness classes?

Answer 13

Aerobic
Body pump
Pilates
Yoga
Spinning

Question 14

Advantages of continusous training?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Disavantages of continuous training?

Answer 15

Does not improve anaerobic fitness
Some people find it boring

Question 16

Advantages of fartlek training?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Disavantages of fartlek training?

Answer 17

There may not be suitable terrain nearby
Difficult for the coach to monitor unless he runs with the athlete

Question 18

Advantages of circuit training?

Answer 18

Can combine many components of fitness
A good source of all round fitness
Can include both aerobic and anaerobic exercises

Question 19

Disavantages of circuit training?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Advantages of interval training?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Disavantages of interval training?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Advantages of plymetrics training?

Answer 22

Exercises can be designed for a specific performances e.g. high jump
Improves explosive fitness

Question 23

Disavantages of plyometric training?

Answer 23

Need knowledge of your event or a coach
Need to progress gradually, as rest and recovery are important

Question 24

Advantages of weight training?

Answer 24

Can be used to improve strength, muscular endurance or power
Wide variety of exercises to choose from
Programme can eb specific ot muscle group
Easy to monitor progress and overload

Question 25

Disavantages of weight training?

Answer 25

Needs suitable facilities and equipment
Need knowledge of safety and technique