Soc 7 - Methods of training

Question 1

Why are methods of training important?

Answer 1

They can be used to help improve fitness and each help an athlete improve performance

Question 2

What are the 6 methods of training?

Answer 2

Continuos, Fartlek, Circuit, Interval, Plyometrics, Weight

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Specificity, Facilities in the local area, Individual needs, Requirements of the sport. You also need to take into consoderation what method of training you are using as choosing incorrectly could lead to injury

Question 4

Continuous Training

Answer 4

Working the entire body for long periods of time

Question 5

What Component of Fitness does Continuous training improve?

Answer 5

Cardiovascular fitness

Question 6

2 advantages of Continuous Training

Answer 6

• Inexpensive
• Can be done alone or on a group

Question 7

2 disadvantages of Continuous training

Answer 7

• Doesn’t improve anaerobic fitness
• Some people find it boring

Question 8

Where did Fartlek training originate and what does it mean?

Answer 8

It originated from Sweden. The word ‘fartlek’ means ‘speed play’

Question 9

Fartlek training

Answer 9

A method of training where the terrain and speed constatntly change Includes periods of work and rest (like interval training). However, sessions include sprints of varying distances not necessarily measured distances as in interval training.

Question 10

Circuit Training

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Advantages and Disadvantages of Fitness Classes

Answer 11

Advantages:
- Can play in important role in your health and well-being
- There are a huge range of general and specialits classes availabe

Disadvantages:
- Expensive
- May involve lump payments in advance
- Some classes are far away

Question 12

What componenet of Fitness will Fartlek training improve

Answer 12

Cardiovascular Fitness

Question 13

2 advantages of Fartlek training

Answer 13

• Can be done on a variety of terrains
• Can include hill work both up and down hill

Question 14

2 disadvantages of Fartlek Training

Answer 14

• There may not be suitable terrain nearby
• Difficult for coach to monitor

Question 15

What component of Fitness does Circuit Training improve?

Answer 15

Skill / can combine many

Question 16

2 advantages of Circuit Training

Answer 16

• A good source of all round fitness
• Can combine many components of fitness

Question 17

2 disadvantages of Circuit Training

Answer 17

• Needs to be set up and well planned out
• It is important to work hard in each circuit people often pace themselves

Question 18

Interval Training

Answer 18

Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low intesity activity

Question 19

What component of fitness does Interval training improve?

Answer 19

Cardiovascular Fitness / Speed

Question 20

2 advantages of Interval training

Answer 20

• Includes a rest period
• Includes repeated sprints which includes anaerobic fitness

Question 21

2 disadvantages of Interval training

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Plyometric training

Answer 22

Exercises where muscles use maximum force in short intervals of time

Question 23

What component of Fitness does Plyometric training improve?

Answer 23

Power

Question 24

2 advantages of Plyometric training

Answer 24

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

Question 25

2 disadvantages of Plyometric training

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Weight Training

Answer 26

Involves shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscles using a programme or exercises

Question 27

What component of Fitness does Weight Training improve?

Answer 27

Muscular Strength / Muscular Endurance

Question 28

2 advantages of Weight training

Answer 28

- Can be used to improve strength, muscular endurance or power - Easy to monitor progress and overload

Question 29

2 disadvantages of Weight Training

Answer 29

- Needs suitable facilities and equipment - Need knowledge of safety and technology

Question 30

Spinning

Answer 30

Aerobic and anaerobic cycling on a stationary bike to music

Question 31

What component of fitness does spinning develop

Answer 31

Muscular endurance (mainly the legs)

Question 32

Yoga

Answer 32

Ancient form of exercise that focuses on posture/pose, breathing and sometimes meditation

Question 33

Which component(s) of fitness does yoga develop?

Answer 33

Balance, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance and Cardiovascular Fitness

Question 34

Pilates

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Which component(s) of fitness does pilates develop/improve?

Answer 35

Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurace and Flexibility

Question 36

Body pump

Answer 36

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

Question 37

Which component(s) of fitness does body pump develop/improve?

Answer 37

Body Composition, Muscular Endurance and Cardiovascular Fitness

Question 38

Aerobics

Answer 38

Mainly aerobic exercise to music, covering a variety of exercises

Question 39

What component of fitness does aerobics develop/improve?

Answer 39

Cardiovascular Fitness, Flexibility, Muscular Strength and Muscular Endurance