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Types of training

I can describe the various methods of training and apply them to their most suitable activities.

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Types of training

I can describe the various methods of training and apply them to their most suitable activities.

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Key learning points

  1. Continuous training involves sustained exercise at a steady state without rest.
  2. Fartlek training incorporates varying speeds, terrains, and work-to-recovery ratios.
  3. Interval training consists of periods of intense exercise followed by periods of rest or low-intensity exercise.
  4. Weight training involves resistance training with repetitions and sets and an emphasis on proper lifting technique.
  5. Circuit training involves stations, work-to-rest ratios and different exercises based on the focus of training.

Keywords

  • Continuous training - involves working for a sustained period of time without rest

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

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

  • Weight training - the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles

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

Common misconception

Each sport or activity has only one training method suited to it.

Perfomers in most activities can benefit from the use of multiple trianing types. For example, a marathon runner would most benefit from continuous training; however, weight training could also be used to help condition the muscles and avoid injury.


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6 Questions

Q1.
Sprinting is an activity, meaning it is performed without oxygen.
Correct Answer: anaerobic
Q2.
Which of the following are long in duration, endurance activities?
400m running
Correct answer: running a marathon
Correct answer: tour cycling
cricket bowling
triple jump
Q3.
When we train, it is important to consider several principles of training. Match the principle to its description.
Correct Answer:specificity,the training must be matched to the needs of the sport
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the training must be matched to the needs of the sport

Correct Answer:progression,gradual increases in exercise in order for the body to adapt
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gradual increases in exercise in order for the body to adapt

Correct Answer:overload,greater than normal stress for adaptation to take place
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greater than normal stress for adaptation to take place

Correct Answer:reversibility,adaptations as a result of training will be lost if you stop training
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adaptations as a result of training will be lost if you stop training

Q4.
To calculate our maximum heart rate, we take our age from which number?
Correct Answer: 220
Q5.
Match the thresholds of training to their training zone.
Correct Answer:aerobic training zone,60-80% of maximum heart rate
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60-80% of maximum heart rate

Correct Answer:anaerobic training zone,80-90% of maximum heart rate
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80-90% of maximum heart rate

Q6.
If you wanted to improve your one mile swimming performance, which of these would be the most suitable training types?
cycling for a mile every day
Correct answer: regularly swimming long distances
weight training for improved power
swimming 50 m as fast as you can, resting, then repeating five times

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the training type to its definition.
Correct Answer:continuous training,involves working for a sustained period of time without rest
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involves working for a sustained period of time without rest

Correct Answer:circuit training,a series of exercise stations with periods of work and rest
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a series of exercise stations with periods of work and rest

Correct Answer:fartlek training,training using different intensities or over different terrains
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training using different intensities or over different terrains

Correct Answer:weight training,the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles
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the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles

Correct Answer:interval training,periods of training/work that are followed by periods of rest
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periods of training/work that are followed by periods of rest

Q2.
Match the best type of training for the following athletes.
Correct Answer:football player,fartlek training
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fartlek training

Correct Answer:25m butterfly swimmer,interval training
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interval training

Correct Answer:10,000m runner,continuous training
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continuous training

Correct Answer:power lifter,weight training
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weight training

Correct Answer:high jumper ,plyometrics
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plyometrics

Q3.
If somebody is going to use weight training to improve their muscular endurance, what would be the most effective out of these options?
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
Correct answer: 3 sets of 60% one rep max for 15 repetitions
Q4.
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 ...
Correct Answer: spotter
Q5.
How long should continuous training be performed to ensure it is effective?
at least 5 minutes
at least 10 minutes
Correct answer: at least 20 minutes
at least an hour
Q6.
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.
Correct Answer: hypertrophy