Soc 7. Methods Of Training

Question 1

Plyometrics

Answer 1

Exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time. They increase your muscles elastic strength and explosiveness - increases power.

Question 2

Weight/resistance training

Answer 2

Uses progressive resistance, either in the form of the actual weight lifted or in terms of the number of times lifted.

Question 3

Circuit training

Answer 3

A number of exercises the same muscle groups Primarily improves muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and circulo-respiratory fintess.

Question 4

Repetitions and circuit training

Answer 4

Exercises at each station may be carried out for a a set length of time. This will be determined by according to the fitness level of the participant. Increases muscular endurance, power, speed, and cardiovascular fitness.

Question 5

Fartlek training

Answer 5

Translated as speed play, it’s a combination of fast/slow training and pre-dates interval training. Helps for rugby, football, hockey, as it helps cardiovascular fitness and also includes short bursts of speed.

Question 6

Continuous

Answer 6

It is steady training, low heart rates for aerobic fitness, and no rest periods. Usually last 15minutes. Improves cardiovascular fitness.