Types of training

Question 1

What is Fartlek training?

Answer 1

A type of training where you change speed and / or terrain.

Question 2

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Fartlek training?

Answer 2

Advantages - benefits both anaerobic and aerobic energy systems.
- more varied therefore reducing tedium.
Replicates the demand of a game.
Disadvantages - could require a lot of space
- difficult to monitor progress
- risk of injury.

Question 3

What are the methods of Fartlek training?

Answer 3

Measure out a set course with cones. Use items in surroundings as triggers e.g lampposts.

Question 4

What are the safety considerations of Fartlek training?

Answer 4

• correct foot wear
• maintain hydration
• warmup / cool down

Question 5

What is plyometrics?

Answer 5

A type of training used to improve power by using eccentric muscle contractions

Question 6

What are the advantages and disadvantages of plyometrics?

Answer 6

Advantages- improve power
-benefits anaerobic energy systems
- could be done without equipment
Disadvantages- doesn’t benefit aerobic energy system
- might require equipment
- appropriate space required.

Question 7

What are the methods of plyometrics?

Answer 7

Box jumps
Jump squats
Clap press ups
Jump lunges

Question 8

What are the safety considerations of plyometrics?

Answer 8

• appropriate rest periods
• appropriate supervision
• warm up / cool down.