Soc 7 - Methods Of Training Flashcards

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What are the main methods of training

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Continuous
Fartlek
Circuit
Interval
Plyometric
Weight

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What do you need to take into consideration when choosing methods of training

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

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What is continuous training

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Working your body for long periods of time without any rest

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What component of fitness does continuous training train?

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Cardiovascular fitness

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What component of fitness does continuous training train?

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Cardiovascular fitness

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What are the advantages of continuous training?

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  1. Inexpensive
  2. Improves cardiovascular fitness
  3. Can be done in a variety of places
  4. Can be done alone or in a group
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What are the disadvantages of continuous training

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  1. Does not improve anaerobic fitness
  2. Some people find it boring
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What is fartlek training?

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A method of training for runners where the terrain and speed are constantly changing.

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What are the advantages of fartlek training?

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  1. can be done on a variety of terrains
  2. Can include hill work both uphill and downhill.
  3. Can include the rest periods or can be continuous.
  4. Can include reps e.g up the same hill several times.
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What are the disadvantages of fartlek training?

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  1. There may not be suitable to rain nearby.
  2. Difficult for the coach to monitor unless he runs with the athlete.
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What component of fitness does fartlek training impact?

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Cardiovascular fitness

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What is circuit training?

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

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What are the advantages of circuit training?

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  1. Can combine many components of fitness.
  2. A good source of all-around fitness.
  3. Can include both aerobic and anaerobic exercises
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What are the disadvantages of circuit training?

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  1. The circuit needs to be set up and well planned out.
  2. It is important to work hard on each circuit but people often pace themselves.
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What component of fitness does circuit training impact?

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Can be tailored to any component of fitness

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What is interval training?

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Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low intensity activity

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What are the advantages of interval training?

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  1. Includes repeated sprints which is anaerobic.
  2. Includes a rest period.
  3. Include repetitions of high-quality work that can get the heart rate nearly up to Max
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What are the disadvantages of interval training?

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  1. Can be intense, so needs full commitment
  2. Some people find repeating intervals boring.
19
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What component of fitness does interval training impact?

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Cardiovascular fitness / speed

20
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What is plyometric training?

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Exercise exercises where muscles use maximum force in short ends of time

21
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What are the advantages of plyometric training?

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  1. Exercise exercises can be designed for a specific performance e.g. high jump
  2. Improves explosive fitness.
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What are the disadvantages of plyometric training?

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  1. Need knowledge of your event or a coach.
  2. Need to progress gradually as rest and recovery are important.
23
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What component of fitness does plyometric training impact?

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Power

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What is weight training?

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Involves shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscle using a program of exercise exercises

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What are the advantages of weight training?

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  1. Can be used to improve strength, muscular endurance or power.
  2. Wide variety of exercise exercises to choose from.
  3. Program can be specific to muscle group.
  4. Easy to monitor progress and overload.
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What are the disadvantages of weight training?

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  1. Needs suitable facilities and equipment.
  2. Need knowledge of safety and technique.
27
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What component of fitness does weight training impact?

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Muscular strength/muscular endurance/power

28
Q

What are the main fitness classes

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Aerobics
Body pump
Pilates
Yoga
Spinning

29
Q

What is aerobics classes

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Mainly aerobics to music, covering a variety of exercise

30
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What component of fitness does aerobics classes impact?

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Cardiovascular fitness, MS and flexibility
Impacts body composition