Soc 7 - Methods Of Training

Question 1

Can you outline the six methods of training?

Answer 1

Continous
Fartlek
Circuit
Interval
Plyometric
Weight

Question 2

What factors do you need 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 are the requirements of the particular sport?

Answer 3

The need for fitness and the need for skill are balanced differently in different sports and this needs to be
reflected in an athletes training.

Question 4

What is the definition of continous training?

Answer 4

Working your body for long periods of time without any rest.

Question 5

What is Fartlek Training?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is Circuit Training?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is interval training?

Answer 7

It is physical training involving alternating stages of high and low-intensity activity.

Question 8

What is Plyometrics training?

Answer 8

Exercises where muscles use maximum force in short intervals of time

Question 9

What is weight training?

Answer 9

Shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscle using a programme of exercises.

Question 10

What component of fitness does continous training improve?

Answer 10

Cardiovascular fitness

Question 11

What component of fitness does Fartlek training improve?

Answer 11

Cardiovascular fitness

Question 12

What component of fitness does circuit training improve?

Answer 12

Cardiovascular fitness, muscular fitness, power and anaerobic endurance

Question 13

What component(s) of fitness does interval training improve?

Answer 13

Muscular strength, endurance, balance, agility, cardiovascular fitness

Question 14

What component(s) of fitness does plyometrics training improve?

Answer 14

Power

Question 15

What component(s) of fitness does weight training improve?

Answer 15

Strength and muscular endurance

Question 16

Advantages and disadvantages of circuit training?

Answer 16

Advantages: Not expensive as require little or no equipment, Quick and easy to set up, Can be adjusted to be made specific for certain sports, Improves muscular endurance
Disadvantages: Requires the athlete to be motivated and have drive to complete the set amounts of repetition and sets

Question 17

Advantages and disadvantages of Interval training?

Answer 17

Periods of intense work interspersed with timed rest.
A wide variety of fitness types can be developed.
Structured in reps and sets.
Intensity is measured by % maxHR.
Disadvantage - maximal nature of intervals can be too challenging for some participants.

Question 18

Advantages and disadvantages of continous training?

Answer 18

Advantages: You can do this type of training almost anywhere. It does not need any equipment. …
It is an excellent way of developing aerobic fitness because you are exercising the heart and lungs (cardiovascular system).
Running is not a difficult skill for most people, so it is fairly simple to do.
Disadvantages: This type of training can become very boring very quickly. …
The repetitive actions of continuous training can cause overuse injuries (training too much).
It can be very time consuming to run long distances.

Question 19

Advantages and disadvantages of Fartlek training?

Answer 19

Advantages: Good for sports which acquire changes in speed. Easily adapted to sort the individual’s level of fitness and sport.
Disadvantages: Too easy to skip the hard bits Can be difficult to see how hard someone is trying

Question 20

Advantages and disadvantages of plyometrics training?

Answer 20

Advantages: Suitable for well-trained athletes. Very effective for developing power. Disadvantage - can cause injury if athlete is not in excellent condition.

Question 21

Advantages and disadvantages of weight training?

Answer 21

Advantages: Strengthens targeted muscle groups, Can be adapted to suit different sports.
Disadvantages Muscle soreness after excess because of the high stress levels, If exercises are not completed with the correct technique, it can cause injury to performer

Question 22

What is aerobics fitness class?

Answer 22

Mainly aerobic exercise to music, covering a variety of exercise.

Question 23

What components of fitness does aerobics fitness improve?

Answer 23

• Cardiovascular fitness
• Endurance
• Body composition
• Flexibility

Question 24

What is the use of body pump fitness classes?

Answer 24

Exercise to music normally using low weights with many reps and a variety of exercises such as lunges and squats.

Question 25

What component(s) of fitness does body pump fitness classes improve?

Answer 25

• Cardiovascular fitness
• Muscular Endurance
• Muscular Strength
• Flexibility
• Body composition

Question 26

What is Pilates Class?

Answer 26

A series of core stability exercises focusing on the quality of exercise rather than quanitity - less vigorous but working on a range of movement. Focuses on correct breathing, relaxation and stress reduction.

Question 27

What components of fitness does Pilates improve?

Answer 27

Mind and body
Develops range of fitness
Develops musc endurance, flexibility and some strength.

Question 28

What is Yoga?

Answer 28

Ancient form of exercise that focuses on postures or poses, breathing and sometimes meditation, to boost physical and emotional well-being.

Question 29

What components of fitness does Yoga improve?

Answer 29

Body and mind
Musc endurance, flexibility and balance
Stregnth and cardiovascular fitness