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AQA GCSE PE Test Quiz on Unit 6: Principles of Training and Training Methods, created by Cath Warriner on 03/08/2015.

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Unit 6: Principles of Training and Training Methods

Question 1 of 45

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Principles of Training: To train harder than normal. Which principle does this relate to?

Select one of the following:

  • Specificity

  • Progression

  • Overload

  • Reversibility

  • Tedium

Explanation

Question 2 of 45

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Principles of Training: If you stop training your fitness levels will drop. Which principle does this relate to?

Select one of the following:

  • Specificity

  • Progression

  • Overload

  • Reversibility

  • Tedium

Explanation

Question 3 of 45

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Principles of Training: Training must be varied to keep athletes interested and prevent boredom. Which principle does this relate to?

Select one of the following:

  • Specificity

  • Progression

  • Overload

  • Reversibility

  • Tedium

Explanation

Question 4 of 45

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Principles of training: An athlete must start slowly and gradually build up their training. Which principle does this relate to?

Select one of the following:

  • Specificity

  • Progression

  • Overload

  • Reversibility

  • Tedium

Explanation

Question 5 of 45

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Principles of training: An athlete needs to ensure they work on the area that they need to. Which principle of training does this relate to?

Select one of the following:

  • Specificity

  • Progression

  • Overload

  • Reversibility

  • Tedium

Explanation

Question 6 of 45

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Frequency relates to the length of time you perform your training session for.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 45

1

Intensity can be applied to a circuit training session by increasing the weight that is lifted, performing more repetitions and sets at each station and increasing the length of the rest intervals.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 45

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Time/Duration is increased at regular intervals to allow for overload as the athletes fitness levels improve.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 45

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The number of times you actually move the weight or complete an exercise is known as a...

Select one or more of the following:

  • Repetition

  • Set

Explanation

Question 10 of 45

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The number of times you actually repeat the exercise, return to the workstation is known as....

Select one or more of the following:

  • Repetitions

  • Sets

Explanation

Question 11 of 45

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An athlete wishing to increase their aerobic fitness will use the following training methods except:

Select one of the following:

  • Continuous Training

  • Fartlek Training

  • Short Interval Training

  • Altitude Training

Explanation

Question 12 of 45

1

An athlete wishing to increase their muscular strength will complete many repetitions using a moderate weight.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 45

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When using the continuous training method the athlete will need to train aerobically keeping the heart rate between 80 and 90% of their maximum heart rate.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 14 of 45

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When training aerobically the following organs are used...

Select one of the following:

  • Heart and liver

  • Kidneys and lungs

  • Heart and lungs

  • Liver and kidneys

Explanation

Question 15 of 45

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When involved in continuous training the athlete could be indoors on the aerobic gym equipment or outdoors running, cycling and rowing.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 45

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An athlete using the continuous training method will need to work for a mimimum period of ___ minutes to have a training effect.

Select one of the following:

  • 10

  • 15

  • 20

  • 25

  • 30

Explanation

Question 17 of 45

1

Altitude training is used by an athlete who competes in the following event.

Select one of the following:

  • Long Jump

  • High Jump

  • 400m

  • 5,000m

Explanation

Question 18 of 45

1

When altitude training the body adapts to the low oxygen levels by increasing the red blood cell production.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 45

1

The following athletic events will benefit from altitude training in the run up to a major championships to acclimatise except.

Select one of the following:

  • Rugby Union

  • Football

  • Gymnastics

  • 10,000m

Explanation

Question 20 of 45

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To apply overload when altitude training the athlete would increase the freqency of their sessions, train for a longer period of time and train at a lower altitude.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 21 of 45

1

Fartlek training is an excellent training method for games players.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 22 of 45

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Fartlek training involves using the following terrains, hills, forests, sand dunes and moorland fells.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 23 of 45

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Fartlek training includes periods of rest by stopping and waiting for fixed periods to get your breath back.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 24 of 45

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During interval training an athlete will complete fixed periods of work followed by specified rest periods.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 25 of 45

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The length of the work period during short interval training is between ___ seconds

Select one of the following:

  • 0-5 seconds

  • 0-10 seconds

  • 0-15 seconds

  • 0-20 seconds

Explanation

Question 26 of 45

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During long interval training the length of each repetition is between ....

Select one of the following:

  • 0 - 2 minutes

  • 15 seconds - 2 minutes

  • 0 - 3 minutes

  • 15 seconds - 3 minutes

Explanation

Question 27 of 45

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During long interval training the rest period matches the length of the work period.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 28 of 45

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To apply overload to an interval training session the athlete would apply the following criteria except...

Select one of the following:

  • Increase the number of repetitions in a set

  • Decrease the length of the rest period

  • Decrease the number of sets

  • Increase the frequency of the training sessions

Explanation

Question 29 of 45

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Which type of athlete wiould benefit the most from warm weather training as part of their regular routine each year.

Select one of the following:

  • Footballers

  • Rugby League players

  • Netballers

  • Track and Field athletes

Explanation

Question 30 of 45

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Games players would only participate in warm weather training inorder to acclimatise to the heat and humidity levels if a major competition like a World Cup was to be held in another country which experienced a different climate to that found in their own country.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 31 of 45

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During circuit training each activity area is called a station.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 32 of 45

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During circuit training the athlete generally sets up the following number of stations...

Select one of the following:

  • 5

  • 10

  • 15

  • 20

Explanation

Question 33 of 45

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The advantages of circuit training are:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Can be set for individual needs

  • Set own targets

  • Caters for individuals or small groups

  • Quick and easy to set up

  • A time keeper is required

  • Good use of limited space

  • Equipment is cheap and inexpensive

  • Incorrect technique could lead to injury

Explanation

Question 34 of 45

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The disadvantages of circuit training are....

Select one or more of the following:

  • Incorrect technique leads to safety issues

  • It is quick and easy to set up

  • It is hard to monitor all the performers at once

  • Caters for large groups

  • Can be competitive

  • Cannot develop a high enough level of skill or strength

Explanation

Question 35 of 45

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During a risk assessment for circuit training the athlete must consider all the following factors except..

Select one of the following:

  • Check the equipment is safe and stable

  • Ensure there are no spillages on the floor

  • Ensure mats are secure and positioned correctly

  • Ensure the stations are close together

Explanation

Question 36 of 45

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During circuit training overload is applied by using the following factors except....

Select one of the following:

  • Increase the number of repetitions in a set

  • Increasing the number of work stations in the circuit

  • Increasing the length of the rest period in the circuit

  • Increasing the number of sets performed at each station

Explanation

Question 37 of 45

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At the start of a circuit training programme the two athletes training together will complete the same work schedule.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 38 of 45

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When weight training to improve anaerobic fitness athletes will lift heavy weights with a few repetitions . This significantly increases strength, power and muscle size. Which type of sporting activity would be less likley to use this method of training?

Select one of the following:

  • Weight lifter

  • 100m swimmer using any of the four strokes

  • Netballer

  • Rugby League player

  • 100m sprinter in track athletics

Explanation

Question 39 of 45

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The following statements relate to the advantages of using machine weights in the gym.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Beginners find them easy to use

  • The pulleys and supports ensure they move correctly

  • They provide a wide range of activities

  • They are adjustable for athletes of varying heights

  • Additional weight can continue to be added

  • You need to have a spotter

Explanation

Question 40 of 45

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An experienced athlete will often use free weights when training to increase their strength. Which of these statements is not a disadvantage of using free weights.

Select one of the following:

  • Skill is needed to lift properly to avoid injury

  • Injury can occur through incorrect posture, stance and technique

  • A spotter is needed

  • Provides a wide range of activities

Explanation

Question 41 of 45

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Combination training means that an athlete would use two or more training methods to gain a training effect.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 42 of 45

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When athletes train they use the four different training seasons to achieve full fitness and allow for recovery.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 43 of 45

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A 100m sprinter would choose to use the following training methods except.

Select one of the following:

  • Short interval training

  • Weight training

  • Warm weather training

  • Fartlek training

Explanation

Question 44 of 45

1

A professional road cyclist competing around the world would benefit from the following training methods except.

Select one of the following:

  • Altitude training

  • Long interval training

  • Fartlek training

  • Continuous training

Explanation

Question 45 of 45

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A closed season is imperative to allow the athlete to continue to improve their fitness levels prior to pre season training.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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