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SOC 7: Methods of Training Flashcards

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Why are methods of training important?

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Methods of training are important because can be used to improve health, fitness or performance and certain components of fitness.

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What are the 6 methods of training?

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  • Continuous
  • Fartlek
  • Circuit
  • Interval
  • Plyometric
  • Weight
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What are the 5 fitness classes?

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  • Aerobics
  • Body pump
  • Pilates
  • Yoga
  • Spinning
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What do you need to take into consideration when choosing a method of training?

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  • Specificity: Requirements of a sport
  • The facilities in the local area
  • The individual’s current level of fitness
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Why is taking these factors into consideration important?

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  • It can help prevent overtraining, which may lead to injury
  • It is also important to progressively overload
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What is the definition of continuous training?

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Working the entire body for a long period of time

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What component of fitness does continuous training improve?

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Cardiovascular fitness

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What are 2 advantages of continuous training?

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  • Inexpensive
  • Can be done in a variety of places
  • Can be done alone or in a group
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What are 2 disadvantages of continuous training?

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  • Does not improve anaerobic fitness
  • Some people can find it boring
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Where does fartlek training originate from and what does the work mean?

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It originated in Sweden. The word ‘fartlek’ is a combination of two Swedish words for ‘speed’ and ‘play’.

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What is the definition of fartlek training?

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

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What component of fitness does fartlek training improve?

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Cardiovascular Fitness

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What are 2 advantages of fartlek training?

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  • Can be done on a variety of terrains
  • Can include rest periods or can be continuous
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What are 2 disadvantages of fartlek training?

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  • There may not be suitable training nearby
  • Difficult for coach to monitor unless he runs with athlete
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What is the definition of circuit training?

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

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What components of fitness does circuit training improve?

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All health-related and also skill-related components

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What are two advantages of Circuit training?

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  • Can combine many components of fitness
  • A good source of all round fitness
  • Can include both aerobic and anaerobic exercise
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What are two disadvantages of circtuit training?

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  • 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
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What is the definition of interval training?

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

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Which method training would you use to improve your speed?

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Interval training

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What component of fitness does interval training improve?

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  • Cardiovascular fitness (aerobic or anaerobic
  • Speed
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What are two advantages of interval training?

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  • Includes repeated sprints, which is anaerobic
  • Includes a rest period
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What are two disadvantages of interval training?

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  • Can be intense so needs full commitment
  • Some people find repeated intervals boring
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What is the definition of plyometrics?

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Exercises where muscles use maximum force in short intervals of time

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What component of fitness do plyometrics improve?

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Power

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What are two advantages of plyometric training?

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  • Exercises can be designed for a specific performance e.g. high jump
  • Improves explosive fitness
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What are two disadvantages of plyometric training?

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  • Need knowledge of your event or a coach
  • Need to progess gradually, as rest and recovery are important
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What is the definition of weight training?

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

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What components of fitness does weight training improve?

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  • Muscular Strength
  • Muscular Endurance
  • Power
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What are two advantages of weight training?

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  • Can be used to improve strength, muscular endurance or power
  • Wide variety of exercises to choose from
  • Programme can be specific to muscle group
  • Easy to monitor progress and overload
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What are two disadvantages of weight training?

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  • Needs suitable facilities and equipment
  • Need knowledge of safety and technique
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What are the advantages of fitness classes?

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  • A fitness class can play an important role in your health and well-being
  • A huge range of general and specialist classes are available
  • Improves physical, mental and even social well-being
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What are the disadvantages of fitness classes?

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  • Some classes are expensive
  • Some classes are far away and transport may be difficult
  • Sometimes classes are on at the wrong time
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What are aerobic fitness classes?

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Mainly aerobic exercise to music, covering a variety of whole body exercises.

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What components of fitness do aerobics improve?

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  • Cardiovascular fitness
  • Develops some muscular strength, endurance and flexibility
  • Impacts body composition
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What fitness class would be most suitable for improving cardiovascular fitness?

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Aerobics

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What are body pump fitness classes?

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

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What components of fitness do body pump fitness classes improve?

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  • Cardiovascular fitness
  • Develops some muscular endurance and flexibility
  • Impacts body composition
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What fitness class would be most suitable for improving muscular endurance?

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Body pump fitness classes

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What are pilates?

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A series of core stability exercises focusing on the quality of exercises rather than the quantity- so less vigorous but working on a range of movement.

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What are the main focuses of pilates?

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  • Correct breathing
  • Relaxation
  • Stress reduction
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What components of fitness does pilates improve?

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  • Muscular endurance
  • Flexibility
  • Works on the body and mind
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What fitness class helps improve flexibility?

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Pilates

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What is yoga?

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

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What is spinning?

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Aerobic or anaerobic cycling on a stationary bike to music

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