WorksheetsCircuit Training
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
Circuit training is a form of body conditioning that involves endurance training, resistance training, high-intensity aerobics, and exercises performed in a circuit.
True
False
Where a particular exercise or activity is completed during circuit training is called a
spot
location
station
Circuit training IS NOT similar to High-Intensity Interval Training.
True
False
An exercise circuit is one completion of all set exercises in the program.
True
False
Traditionally, the time between exercises in circuit training is long.
True
False
Circuit training can be designed to improve speed, strength, agility, coordination, balance, and muscular endurance.
True
False
Average number of stations is:
5-10
1-4
8-10
8-12
Exercises can be performed by:
Only number of repetitions
Only by set amount of time
By number of repetitions and/or set amount of time
You must complete the number of reps or set time before moving on to the next station.
True
False
Each station (exercise) is separated by a short rest period, 10-30 seconds.
True
False
Each circuit is separated by a longer rest period, 1-3 minutes.
True
False
On average, the total number of circuits performed during a training session may vary from
1 to 4
2 to 6
4 to 8
6 to 10
What are the different training levels?
strong, stronger, strongest
beginner, intermediate, advanced
start, middle, end
The advantage of circuit training is that it improves
cardiovascular fitness
muscular strength
muscular endurance
all of the above
Circuit training CAN'T be adjusted to suit age, fitness and health of the athlete.
True
False
Many exercises require specialized equipment - e.g. gym equipment but we can adjust that by
not working out
being inventive - we can create our own equipment when possible
we can't adjust
Setting a personal (overall) fitness goal is referred to as something general.
True
False
A short-term goal is something you can accomplish in the next
year
2 weeks
5 years
A long-term goal is something exercise specific that you want to accomplish that relates to your overall goal.
True
False
Choosing your transition time (time between stations) is one of the steps in creating a circuit.
True
False
When creating a circuit, you should not make adjustments after the program has been completed.
True
False
Is this an example of a circuit training program?
Yes
No
How many stations are in this circuit training program?
3
6
12
4
How many sets are in this program?
5
1-2 min.
30 sec.
3-4
You can use this as a form of motivation.
music
workout partner
visual chart
all of the above
The use of additional equipment requires appropriate health and safety monitoring.
True
False
Less or no equipment = more health and safety risks
True
False
When in person, circuit training increases social interaction during a workout.
True
False
In circuit training, you combine both cardio and strength training in the same workout.
True
False
When you complete the first circuit, you begin the first exercise again to
end the workout
catch up with the person ahead of you
complete the next circuit
