BTEC Sport - Methods of Training

How many methods of training do you need to know?

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Which method of training involves alternating periods of work with periods of rest?

• weight training

• Continuous training

• Fartlek training

• Interval training

In order to improve aerobic endurance a continuous training sessions should...

• Last at least 30 minutes and should to be completed 2-3 times per week.

• Last at least an hour and should be completed 2-3 times per week

• Last 10 minutes every day of the week

• Last at least 30 minutes and should be completed once per week

Which method of training involves the athlete significantly varying the intensity of continuous training session.

• Continuous training

• Fartlek Training

• Interval Training

• Circuit training

A fartlek training session involves variations in...

• Stations, time or rest

• Intensity, Reps or Sets

• Speed, Terrain or Surface

• Active, Passive of Ballistic

Ballistic flexibility training involves...

• stretching using a large Swiss ball

• making fast jerky movements, usually bobbing or bouncing.

• slowly stretching a muscle to the limit of its range of movement and then holding it still for 10-20 seconds.

• With the help of a partner contract the muscle isometrically for 6-10 seconds.

Series of sprints separated by a period of walking or jogging is known as

• Acceleration sprints

• Power sprints

• Resting sprints

• Hollow sprints

Acceleration sprints are...

• Sprinting trying to keep up with an accelerating motorbike

• Sprinting over a short distance, resting then sprinting again

• Gradually increase the pace from a standing or rolling start building to a maximum sprint

• Sprinting at top speed for long periods of time

Circuit training is

• A series of exercise stations arranged in order designed to develop physical and/or skill related fitness.

• Lifting high weights at low reps

• sprinting training over a specific course

• Continuous training around an athletics track

Which of the following answers is NOT associated with Plyometric training

• Involves exercises which make muscles contract and relax rapidly.

• Should take into account the experience of the person and the level of intensity of the exercises.

• Involves explosive movements that work muscles to their maximum.

• Involves slowly stretching a muscle to the limit of its range of movement and then holding it still for 10-20 seconds.