PE - training methods

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  • Training Methods
    • Continuous training
      • involves exercising at a steady, constant rate.
        • EXAMPLE
          • doing aerobic activities like running OR cycling for at least 20mins without stopping.
      • IMPROVES
        • cardiovascular endurance and muscular endurance - good training methods for aerobic activities.
          • EXAMPLE
            • long distance running.
        • the heart. Gets bigger and stronger.
      • advantages
        • doesn't require any special equipment.      Prepares those who have to play for a long period of time.
      • disadvantages
        • only improves aerobic activity and doesn't improve anaerobic fitness.
    • Fartlek Training
      • a type of  continuous training, but involves changes in the intensity of the exercise over different intervals.
        • EXAMPLE
          • a fartlek run  would consists of a sprint for 10 seconds, then a jog for 20 seconds, repeated for 4 minutes.
      • advantages
        • very adaptable so the individual can easily tailor training to suit different sports.
        • disadvantages
          • frequent changes to intensity, can lack structure - making it easier to skip the hard sections.
    • Circuit Training
      • Each circuit has 6 or 8 stations.
        • each station has a specific exercise for a set amount of time.
          • the stations can work on aerobic and anaerobic fitnesses.
      • advantages
        • the circuit is designed to match any component fitness.
      • disadvantages
        • it takes a long time to set up and requires loads of equiptmentand space.
      • EXAMPLE
        • star jumps, for cardiovascular endurance.

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