Soc 7: Methods Of Training

Question 1

What are the 6 methods of training?

Answer 1

Plyometrics,circuit,fartlek,continuous,interval,weight

Question 2

What do you need to consider when choosing the right method of training?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is the defenition of continuous training?

Answer 3

Working your body for a long period of time without any rest

Question 4

What is the defenition of fartlek training?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What are the advantages of fartlek?

Answer 5

Can be done on a variety of terrains
Can include rest periods

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of fartlek?

Answer 6

May not be suitable terrain near by
Difficult for the coach to monitor unless runs with athelet

Question 7

What are the advantages of continuous training?

Answer 7

Improves cardiovascular fitness
Can be done alone or in a group

Question 8

What are the disadvantages of continuous training?

Answer 8

Some people find it boring
Does not improve anaerobic fitness

Question 9

What is the defenition of circuit training?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

What are the advantages of circuit training?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What are the disadvantages of circuit training?

Answer 11

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 12

What is the defenition of interval training?

Answer 12

Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low- intensity activity

Question 13

What are the advantages of interval training?

Answer 13

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 14

What are the disadvantages of interval training?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

What is the defenition of plyometrics?

Answer 15

Exercises where muscles use maximum force in short intervals of time

Question 16

What are the advantages of plyometrics training?

Answer 16

Improves explosive fitness
Exercises can be designed for a specific performances eg high jump

Question 17

What are the disadvantages of plyometrics?

Answer 17

Need knowledge of what your doing
Need to progress gradually, as rest and recovery are important
More likely to get injured

Question 18

What is the defenition of weight?

Answer 18

Involves shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscle using a programme for exercises

Question 19

What are the advantages of weight training?

Answer 19

Wide variety of exercises to choose from
Easy to monitor progress and overload

Question 20

What are the disadvantages of weight training?

Answer 20

Needs suitable for facilities and equipment
Need knowledge of safety and technique