Training methods

• What are the 7 types of training?

  Circuit training, Continuous training, Fartlek training, High-intensity training, Plyometrics, Static stretching and Weight training
• What components of fitness does fartlek training improve?


  Cardiovascular and muscular endurance
• What is an advantage of fartlek training?

  Can be made appropriate for different sports
• What are disadvantages of fartlek training?

  -Can become boring

  -Hard to track progress
• Who is fartlek training useful for?

  Appropriate for those who perform prolonged exercise and require cardiovascular and muscular endurance, e.g. cyclists
• What is circuit training?

  A number of activities at different stations; the athletes move between each station with little or no rest
• What components of fitness does circuit training improve?

  All components
• What are the advantages of circuit training?


  -It can be made appropriate for all sports

  -Can work on all components of fitness

  -Easy to monitor progress
• What are the disadvantages of circuit training?


  Requires a lot of equipment and space
• Who can circuit training be useful for?

  Can be made appropriate for all athletes, depending on the activities performed
• What is static stretching?

  A range of isometric stretches are performed for 30 seconds and then repeated
• What component of fitness does static stretching improve?

  Flexibility
• What are the advantages of static stretching?

  -Easy to perform

  -Requires no equipment
• What are the disadvantages of static stretching?

  Requires correct technique to avoid injury
• Who is static stretching useful for?

  Appropriate for those who need flexibility, e.g. gymnasts
• What is continuous training?

  Physical activity which involves prolonged periods of aerobic exercise, such as running or cycling
• What components of fitness does continuous training improve?

  Cardiovascular and muscular endurance
• What are the advantages of continuous training?

  -Requires little equipment

  -Easy to perform
• What are the disadvantages of continuous training?

  -Can become boring

  -Takes up a lot of time
• Who is continuous training useful for?

  Appropriate for those who perform prolonged exercise and require cardiovascular endurance, e.g. marathon runners
• What is plyometrics?

  An eccentric contraction is performed and followed by a larger, concentric contraction
• What components of fitness does plyometrics improve?

  Power
• What is an advantage of plyometrics?

  Can be performed with little equipment
• What is a disadvantage of plyometrics?

  Requires correct technique to avoid injury
• Who is plyometrics useful for?

  Appropriate for those who require quick and strong contractions, e.g. sprinters
• What is fartlek training?


  Continuous exercise performed on different terrains, at different speeds or with different periods of work and rest
• What is high intensity training?

  Intermittent periods of high-intensity exercise with periods of recovery or low-intensity exercise
• What components of fitness does high intensity training improve?

  Power, cardiovascular and muscular endurance
• What are the advantages of high intensity training?

  -Can be performed with little equipment

  -Not time-consuming
• What are the disadvantages of high intensity training?

  -Not appropriate for all participants

  -Can become boring

  -Requires high levels of motivation
• Who is high intensity training useful for?

  Appropriate for those who work anaerobically, e.g. 100 m sprinters
• What is weight training?


  Weights are lifted in a series of movements which target different muscle groups
• What components of fitness does weight training improve?

  Strength, power and muscular endurance
• What are the advantages of weight training?

  Easy to track progress
• What are the disadvantages of weight training?

  -Requires specialised equipment

  -Requires correct technique to avoid injury
• Who is weight training useful for?

  Appropriate for those who need strength, e.g. rugby players