Soc7: Methods of Training Flashcards
Continuous training
Working the entire body for a long period of time
Fartlek
A method of training for runners where the terrain and speed are constantly changing
2 advantages of fartlek
Can be done on a variety of terrains
Can include rest periods
2 disadvantages of fartlek
There may not be suitable terrain nearby
Difficult for the coach to monitor unless he runs with the athlete
2 advantages of continuous
Improves cardiovascular fitness
Inexpensive
2 disadvantages of continuous
Does not improve anaerobic fitness
Some people find it boring
Circuit training
A series of exercises completed for a certain amount of time/reps, after one another
2 advantages of circuit training
Can combine many components of fitness
Can include both aerobic and anaerobic exercises
2 disadvantages of circuit
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
Interval training
Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low-intensity activity
2 advantages of interval
Includes repeated sprints, which is anaerobic
Included a rest period
2 disadvantages of interval
Can be intense so needs full commitment
Some people find repeating intervals boring
Plyometric training
Exercises where muscles use maximum force in short intervals of time
2 advantages of plyometric
Exercises can be designed for a specific performances e.g. high jump
Improves explosive fitness
2 disadvantages of plyometric
Need knowledge of your event or a coach
Need to progress gradually, as rest and recovery are important
Weight training
Involves shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscle using a programme of exercises
2 Advantages of weight
Can be used to improve strength, muscular endurance or power
Wide variety of exercises to choose from
2 Disadvantages of weight
Needs suitable facilities and equipment
Need knowledge of safety and technique
What the aerobics fitness class consists of
Mainly aerobic exercise to music, covering a variety of exercises
What the body pump fitness class consists of
Exercise to music normally using low weights with many repetitions and a variety of exercises
What the Pilates fitness class consists of
A series of core stability exercises focusing on the quality of the exercise rather than the quantity
What the yoga fitness class consists of
focuses on postures or poses, breathing and sometimes meditation, to boost physical and emotional well-being
What the spinning fitness class consists of
Aerobic and anaerobic cycling on a stationary bike to music
What CoF the aerobics fitness class works on
CVF, some MS ME and F
What CoF the body pump fitness class works on
CVF and ME, some MS and F
What CoF the pilates fitness class works on
ME, F and some MS. Works on body and mind
What CoF the yoga fitness class works on
ME, F, B, MS. Works on body and mind
What CoF the spinning fitness class works on
Aerobic fitness. ME in the legs
