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GCSE PE - AQA - Types of Training

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many stations commonly will there be when circuit training?

a)

3-12

b)

6-10

c)

6-12

d)

1-5

2.

Which of the following is a disadvantage for circuit training?

a)

It can train a range of components of fitness

b)

Quite a large space is required

c)

large groups can train at the same time

d)

Its relativity easy to set it up

3.

What are the three different types of circuit

a)

Variable, Fixed, Varied

b)

Timed, Fixed, Variable

c)

Timed, Fixed, Varied

d)

Variable, Adaptable, Timed

4.

Which type of circuit will the performer try and complete as many reps of an exercise as possible?

a)

Timed

b)

Fixed

c)

Varied

5.

What type of circuit does the performer have to complete a set number of repetitions before moving on?

a)

Varied

b)

Fixed

c)

Timed

6.

Who would benefit most from circuit training out of the following performers;

a)

Games Player (Netballer, Footballer etc.)

b)

Sprinter

c)

Long Distance Runner

7.

Which of these is not a type of continuous training?

a)

Running

b)

Cycling

c)

Sprinting

d)

Swimming

8.

As a minimum how long should the performer be able to work in aerobic training zone for during continuous training?

a)

10 Minutes

b)

15 Minutes

c)

20 Minutes

d)

25 Minutes

9.

How many seconds must a performer work for it to become Long Interval Training?

a)

15

b)

20

c)

25

d)

30

10.

When performing short periods of exercise which zone are the performers working in?

a)

Aerobic

b)

Anaerobic

c)

Both

11.

Which type of interval training benefits racket sports players?

a)

Short Interval Training

b)

Long Interval Training

12.

Fartlek training is a strand of what other type of training?

a)

Continious

b)

Circuit

c)

Interval

d)

Weight

13.

Where does the word Fartlek come from?

a)

Finland

b)

England

c)

Norway

d)

Sweden

14.

Which of these is not an advantage of Fartlek training?

a)

Helps performer to pace themselves

b)

No specialist equipment required

c)

Ideal for someone training on their own

d)

Need motivation to keep going

15.

How long can you hold a static stretch for maximally?

a)

10 Seconds

b)

20 Seconds

c)

30 Seconds

d)

40 Seconds

16.

Which of these muscle groups would be the most needed to stretch for a javelin thrower?

a)

Hip Flexor

b)

Tricep

c)

Torso

d)

Calf

17.

What component of fitness does static stretching train?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Power

c)

Strength

d)

Muscular Endurance

18.

How do muscles contract during static stretching?

a)

Isometrically

b)

Isotonically

c)

Concentrically

d)

Eccentrically

19.

To develop muscular endurance you should lift ...

a)

Low weight, low sets

b)

Low weight, high sets

c)

High weight, low sets

d)

High weight, high sets

20.

To develop power you should use ...

a)

Low weight, low sets

b)

High weight, high sets

c)

High weight, low sets

d)

Low weight, high sets

21.

What other muscles are used when lifting free weights?

a)

Leg muscles

b)

Arm muscles

c)

Core muscles

22.

What/ who should be there if you plan on using free weights?

a)

Spitter

b)

Spatter

c)

Spotter

d)

Sputter

23.

What type of weight training should an inexperienced performer use?

a)

Resistance machines

b)

Free weights

24.

What type of weight training should an experienced performer use?

a)

Resistance machines

b)

Free weights

25.

What type of weight training should a performer use if they are just coming back from injury?

a)

Resistance machines

b)

Free weights