WorksheetsFitness: Types of training
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which one of these performers relies most heavily on their cardiovascular endurance?
200m runner
10 000m runner
Discus thrower
Long jumper
One benefit of a cool down is that it:
Reduces the chance of injury during activity
Reduces the risk of muscle stiffness after exercise
Increases blood flow around the body
Increases the production of lactic acid
What type of stretches should be performed as part of a cool down?
Dynamic
Ballistic (8-10 secs)
Static (15-30 secs)
Which type of training involves training at a low/ moderate intensity for a long time?
Circuit training
Plyometric training
Continuous training
Interval training
Which type of training involves working at high intensity with periods of rest in between
Circuit training
Plyometric training
Continuous training
Interval training
Which type of training involves a series of exercises (such as sit ups and press ups) with rest in between
Circuit training
Plyometric training
Continuous training
Interval training
Which method of training means 'speed play' and varies the speed and terrain?
Fartlek
Flexibility
Weight training
Agility training
Which method of training involves progressively stretching the muscles
Fartlek
Flexibility
Weight training
Agility training
Which method of training involves overloading the muscles by lifting weights
Fartlek
Flexibility
Weight training
Agility training
Which method of training improves strength?
Fartlek
Flexibility
Weight training
Agility training
Which method of training improves cardiovascular endurance?
Fartlek
Flexibility
Weight training
Agility training
Which type of training improves cardiovascular endurance by working in bursts of high intensity over a period of time?
Circuit training
Plyometric training
Continuous training
Interval training
Training that involves periods of work, separated with periods of rest is:
Interval training
Plyometric training
Continuous training
Cross training
Training that involves moving between a number of stations for different exercises is:
Multi training
Continuous training
Cross training
Circuit training
What is the minimum duration of a training session in order to achieve improvements in fitness?
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
What is the reason for a cool down?
To increase heart rate slowly
To increase muscle temperature
To burn more calories
To gradually return heart rate to resting levels
What is the reason for a warm up?
To increase likelihood of injuries
To decrease muscle temperature
To burn more calories
To increase heart rate & blood flow to muscles
Which of the following training methods would be most suitable for a basketball athlete?
Weight Training
Interval Training
Continuous Training
Fartlek Training
Continuous training would be best suited for which of the following:
Sprinting
Basketball
Marathon running
Speed skating
Fartlek is best suited for which sports?
Long distance running, Golf, Darts, Tennis
Rugby League, AFL, Soccer, Long Distance cycling
Tennis, Lawn Bowls, Soccer, High Jump
Cross country running, Marathons, Tennis, Hurdles
