involves working for a sustained period of time without rest

a series of exercise stations where each station focuses on a different muscle group or component of fitness, performed in sequence

training using different intensities or over different terrains e.g. sprint, jog, walk, jog, sprint etc

the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles

periods of training/work that are followed by periods of rest, e.g. work, rest, work, rest

Types of training

Physical education

This unit will describe and enable pupils to experience different types of training before analysing which ones are most suited to different types of sporting performers.

Physical training: methods of training

a series of exercise stations with periods of work and rest

training using different intensities or over different terrains

periods of training/work that are followed by periods of rest

Match the training type to its definition.

Match the best type of training for the following athletes.

3 sets of 100% one rep max for 1 repetition

3 sets of 60% one rep max for 6 repetitions

3 sets of 80% one rep max for 15 repetitions

3 sets of 60% one rep max for 15 repetitions

If somebody is going to use weight training to improve their muscular endurance, what would be the most effective out of these options?

The name given to somebody who assists during weight training to ensure the performer is using correct technique and does not injure themselves is a ...

How long should continuous training be performed to ensure it is effective?

What word is used when muscle grows in size and strength as a long term effect of exercise? This can be both muscular or cardiac.

Sprinting is an {{ }} activity, meaning it is performed without oxygen.

Which of the following are long in duration, endurance activities?

the training must be matched to the needs of the sport

gradual increases in exercise in order for the body to adapt

greater than normal stress for adaptation to take place

adaptations as a result of training will be lost if you stop training

When we train, it is important to consider several principles of training. Match the principle to its description.

To calculate our maximum heart rate, we take our age from which number?

Match the thresholds of training to their training zone.

swimming 50 m as fast as you can, resting, then repeating five times

If you wanted to improve your one mile swimming performance, which of these would be the most suitable training types?

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