Interval, Fartlek, Plyometric and Static stretch training.

What component of fitness does plyometric training improve?

• Power

• Speed

• Muscular endurance

• Flexibility

Training at different speeds and on different terrains is?

• Interval training

• Continuous training

• Altitude training

• Fartlek training

5 x 100m sprints with 30 secs rest is an example of which training method?

• Continuous

• Interval

• Fartlek

• Circuits

Plyometrics training involves

• A slow eccentric contraction followed by a fast concentric contraction

• A slow concentric contraction followed by a fast eccentric contraction

• A fast eccentric contraction followed by a slow concentric contraction

• A fast concentric contraction followed by a slow eccentric contraction

Which method of training would best suit a high jumper

• Circuits

• Fartlek

• Plyometrics

• Spinning

Which training method works both aerobic and anaerobic training zones?

• Continuous

• Circuits

• Interval

• Fartlek

Why is it important to stretch correctly before any physical activity?

• Its fun

• Reduces muscle injuries and improves athletic performance

• Makes my muscles get bigger

• The more you stretch, the less time you have to run around

Plyometric training enables the athlete to improve ...

• Aerobic endurance

• Explosive power

• Strength

• Muscular endurance

Faartlek is a Swedish word meaning ...

• Speed play

• Speed sprint

• Running play

• Sprint play

Which type of training might a High Jumper find most useful?

• Faartlek training

• Continuous training

• Plyometric training

• Circuit training