Different Types of Training (AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE))
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Types of Training
There are lots of different training methods; each has its role to play for the performer and the sport being trained for
Types of training table
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Circuit training |
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Continuous training |
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Fartlek training |
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Interval training / high-intensity interval training (HIIT) |
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Static stretching |
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Weight training |
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Plyometric training |
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Plyometric training involves eccentric contraction followed by larger concentric contraction
Eccentric contraction happens when jumping down (from a box) where muscles are lengthened under tension
Elastic energy is stored in the muscles which fuels the jump upwards
This is a concentric contraction involving the shortening of the muscles
The concentric contraction is stronger due to the eccentric contraction
Advantages & Disadvantages of Training Types
Each of the training methods listed above has different effects on the body, some are advantages and some disadvantages
Circuit training
This type of training is suitable for different athletes as it can be tailored to suit a range of sports
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Continuous training
Continuous training is aerobic exercise and it uses the same exercise continuously
Therefore it is suited to a specific sport: a swimmer may perform continuous swimming training, and a marathon runner continuous running training
Endurance athletes can make good use of continuous training, such as marathon runners
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Diagram of a swimmer
Swimmers will partake in continuous training
Fartlek training
This training can alternate between aerobic and anaerobic exercise
Fartlek training is well suited to performers of sports where there is a change in speed such as football, netball and basketball
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Interval training
This type of training is well suited to sprinters and those in sports with short bursts of high intensity exercise involved in team games such as netball and basketball
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Static stretching training
Static stretching is useful for athletes who require flexibility in their performance such as gymnasts and dancers
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Weight training
Any sport can benefit from weight training
Training can be designed to target specific muscle groups e.g. a footballer may use weights on the lower body to improve muscle strength in the legs to improve their speed and power when running in games
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Plyometric training
This training can be used where an athlete requires power, such as sprinters, long-jumpers or basketball players
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