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• Circuit training

  A series of exercise stations arranged in a specific order to usually alternate muscle groups. The stations can be aerobic or anaerobic, use body weight or equipment and can be performed individually or with a partner. Typical activities include star jumps, burpees, shuttle runs and dribbling exercises.
• Weight training

  A series of exercises organised into sets of repetitions with an intensity and recovery time specific to the individual. It is used to increase strength and muscular endurance, with high weight and low repetitions used for maximum strength gains, compared to low-weight high repetitions used for muscular endurance. Typical exercises include biceps curls, triceps dips, squats, calf raises and hamstring curls.
• Plyometrics

  A series of explosive exercises to improve the speed at which a muscle contracts. Used by performers who sprint, jump, or throw to improve dynamic strength and power. Typical activities include hopping, bounding, and jumping.
• Potential hazards in specific sport settings

  • Poor-quality or damaged equipment
  • Wall surface and distance from playing area
  • Door positions and damaged or wet floor surface
  • Damaged equipment
  • Uneven or wet floor surface
  • Lack of supervision in free weights rooms
  • Poor fitness and technique of participants
  • Hazards on the playing surface
  • Damaged equipment
  • Poor weather conditions
  • Inappropriate footwear
  • Damaged surface
  • Poor behaviour of others
  • Water quality
  • Wet surrounding surface
  • Number of participants