Types of Training

Question 1

What are the different types of flexibility training?

Answer 1

Static
Ballistic
PNF

Question 2

What does PNF stand for?

Answer 2

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Question 3

What are the two sections that static training sections into?

Answer 3

Active and Passive

Question 4

What is active flexibility training?

Answer 4

it is performed independently by using your own internal force to stretch

Question 5

What is passive flexibility training?

Answer 5

This requires another person or object to provide the external force

Question 6

What is ballistic training?

Answer 6

It uses the force of limb movement to stretch muscles beyond their normal range of movement

Question 7

What is PNF flexibility training?

Answer 7

A partner would help the performer stretch their muscles to the limit for 6-10 seconds. The muscle is then relaxed and then repeat the process again. The muscle should then stretch further this time

Question 8

What are the sections that speed training splits into?

Answer 8

Hollow Sprints
Acceleration Sprints
Interval Training

Question 9

What is hollow sprints?

Answer 9

Series of sprints followed by a period of walking or jogging

Question 10

What is acceleration sprints?

Answer 10

The pace is gradually increased from standing, to jogging, then to striding and then finally sprinting

Question 11

What is speed interval training?

Answer 11

It is work period by rest. For speed training, the work period should be shorter but performed at a higher intensity

Question 12

What are the sections of strength, muscular endurance and power training?

Answer 12

Circuit
Free Weight
Plyometric

Question 13

What is circuit training?

Answer 13

A circuit involves different activities and can be changed to be adapted to the specific athlete

Question 14

What is free weight training?

Answer 14

This involves lifting things like barbells and dumb bells. It involves repetitions and sets

Question 15

What are the sections of aerobic endurance training?

Answer 15

Continuous
Fartlek
Interval
circuit

Question 16

What is continuous training?

Answer 16

Is training at a steady pace/ moderate intensity and should be ran with no breaks.

Question 17

What training zone should continuous training be performed in?

Answer 17

60-85% HR Max

Question 18

What are the things that you must ask yourself when considering advantages and disadvantages?

Answer 18

Variety
Intensity
Purpose
Cost
Sport specific
Safety

Question 19

What can PNF stretching also improve?

Answer 19

strength

Question 20

What are the two types of free weight training?

Answer 20

core exercises

assistance exercises

Question 21

What is a rep?

Answer 21

one specific movement

Question 22

What is set?

Answer 22

the number of reps you do without a rest

Question 23

What is the 1RM

Answer 23

Stands for the one repetition maximum. The heaviest amount you can lift.

Question 24

What percent of 1RM should you use if you’re training for maximum strength?

Answer 24

90%

Question 25

What is plyometric training?

Answer 25

Explosive movements to lengthen and then quickly shorten the muscles

Question 26

What is fartlek training?

Answer 26

The change in intensity when exercising and there are no rest periods in between

Question 27

What is interval training?

Answer 27

When you have a work period followed by a rest or recovery period

Question 28

What is circuit training (aerobic endurance)?

Answer 28

When you do one exercise after another