Soc7: Methods of Training

Question 1

Continuous training

Answer 1

Working the entire body for a long period of time

Question 2

Fartlek

Answer 2

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

Question 3

2 advantages of fartlek

Answer 3

Can be done on a variety of terrains

Can include rest periods

Question 4

2 disadvantages of fartlek

Answer 4

There may not be suitable terrain nearby

Difficult for the coach to monitor unless he runs with the athlete

Question 5

2 advantages of continuous

Answer 5

Improves cardiovascular fitness

Inexpensive

Question 6

2 disadvantages of continuous

Answer 6

Does not improve anaerobic fitness

Some people find it boring

Question 7

Circuit training

Answer 7

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

Question 8

2 advantages of circuit training

Answer 8

Can combine many components of fitness

Can include both aerobic and anaerobic exercises

Question 9

2 disadvantages of circuit

Answer 9

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 10

Interval training

Answer 10

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

Question 11

2 advantages of interval

Answer 11

Includes repeated sprints, which is anaerobic

Included a rest period

Question 12

2 disadvantages of interval

Answer 12

Can be intense so needs full commitment

Some people find repeating intervals boring

Question 13

Plyometric training

Answer 13

Exercises where muscles use maximum force in short intervals of time

Question 14

2 advantages of plyometric

Answer 14

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

Question 15

2 disadvantages of plyometric

Answer 15

Need knowledge of your event or a coach

Need to progress gradually, as rest and recovery are important

Question 16

Weight training

Answer 16

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

Question 17

2 Advantages of weight

Answer 17

Can be used to improve strength, muscular endurance or power

Wide variety of exercises to choose from

Question 18

2 Disadvantages of weight

Answer 18

Needs suitable facilities and equipment

Need knowledge of safety and technique

Question 19

What the aerobics fitness class consists of

Answer 19

Mainly aerobic exercise to music, covering a variety of exercises

Question 20

What the body pump fitness class consists of

Answer 20

Exercise to music normally using low weights with many repetitions and a variety of exercises

Question 21

What the Pilates fitness class consists of

Answer 21

A series of core stability exercises focusing on the quality of the exercise rather than the quantity

Question 22

What the yoga fitness class consists of

Answer 22

focuses on postures or poses, breathing and sometimes meditation, to boost physical and emotional well-being

Question 23

What the spinning fitness class consists of

Answer 23

Aerobic and anaerobic cycling on a stationary bike to music

Question 24

What CoF the aerobics fitness class works on

Answer 24

CVF, some MS ME and F

Question 25

What CoF the body pump fitness class works on

Answer 25

CVF and ME, some MS and F

Question 26

What CoF the pilates fitness class works on

Answer 26

ME, F and some MS. Works on body and mind

Question 27

What CoF the yoga fitness class works on

Answer 27

ME, F, B, MS. Works on body and mind

Question 28

What CoF the spinning fitness class works on

Answer 28

Aerobic fitness. ME in the legs