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Unit 6: Principles of Training and Training Methods
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1Principles of Training: To train harder than normal. Which principle does this relate to?
- ASpecificity
- BProgression
- COverload
- DReversibility
- ETedium
2Principles of Training: If you stop training your fitness levels will drop. Which principle does this relate to?
- ASpecificity
- BProgression
- COverload
- DReversibility
- ETedium
3Principles of Training: Training must be varied to keep athletes interested and prevent boredom. Which principle does this relate to?
- ASpecificity
- BProgression
- COverload
- DReversibility
- ETedium
4Principles of training: An athlete must start slowly and gradually build up their training. Which principle does this relate to?
- ASpecificity
- BProgression
- COverload
- DReversibility
- ETedium
5Principles of training: An athlete needs to ensure they work on the area that they need to. Which principle of training does this relate to?
- ASpecificity
- BProgression
- COverload
- DReversibility
- ETedium
6Frequency relates to the length of time you perform your training session for.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7Intensity 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Time/Duration is increased at regular intervals to allow for overload as the athletes fitness levels improve.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9The number of times you actually move the weight or complete an exercise is known as a...
- ARepetition
- BSet
10The number of times you actually repeat the exercise, return to the workstation is known as....
- ARepetitions
- BSets
11An athlete wishing to increase their aerobic fitness will use the following training methods except:
- AContinuous Training
- BFartlek Training
- CShort Interval Training
- DAltitude Training
12An athlete wishing to increase their muscular strength will complete many repetitions using a moderate weight.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13When 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
14When training aerobically the following organs are used...
- AHeart and liver
- BKidneys and lungs
- CHeart and lungs
- DLiver and kidneys
15When involved in continuous training the athlete could be indoors on the aerobic gym equipment or outdoors running, cycling and rowing.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16An athlete using the continuous training method will need to work for a mimimum period of ___ minutes to have a training effect.
- A10
- B15
- C20
- D25
- E30
17Altitude training is used by an athlete who competes in the following event.
- ALong Jump
- BHigh Jump
- C400m
- D5,000m
18When altitude training the body adapts to the low oxygen levels by increasing the red blood cell production.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19The following athletic events will benefit from altitude training in the run up to a major championships to acclimatise except.
- ARugby Union
- BFootball
- CGymnastics
- D10,000m
20To 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
21Fartlek training is an excellent training method for games players.
- ATrue
- BFalse
22Fartlek training involves using the following terrains, hills, forests, sand dunes and moorland fells.
- ATrue
- BFalse
23Fartlek training includes periods of rest by stopping and waiting for fixed periods to get your breath back.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24During interval training an athlete will complete fixed periods of work followed by specified rest periods.
- ATrue
- BFalse
25The length of the work period during short interval training is between ___ seconds
- A0-5 seconds
- B0-10 seconds
- C0-15 seconds
- D0-20 seconds
26During long interval training the length of each repetition is between ....
- A0 - 2 minutes
- B15 seconds - 2 minutes
- C0 - 3 minutes
- D15 seconds - 3 minutes
27During long interval training the rest period matches the length of the work period.
- ATrue
- BFalse
28To apply overload to an interval training session the athlete would apply the following criteria except...
- AIncrease the number of repetitions in a set
- BDecrease the length of the rest period
- CDecrease the number of sets
- DIncrease the frequency of the training sessions
29Which type of athlete wiould benefit the most from warm weather training as part of their regular routine each year.
- AFootballers
- BRugby League players
- CNetballers
- DTrack and Field athletes
30Games 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
31During circuit training each activity area is called a station.
- ATrue
- BFalse
32During circuit training the athlete generally sets up the following number of stations...
- A5
- B10
- C15
- D20
33The advantages of circuit training are:
- ACan be set for individual needs
- BSet own targets
- CCaters for individuals or small groups
- DQuick and easy to set up
- EA time keeper is required
- FGood use of limited space
- GEquipment is cheap and inexpensive
- HIncorrect technique could lead to injury
34The disadvantages of circuit training are....
- AIncorrect technique leads to safety issues
- BIt is quick and easy to set up
- CIt is hard to monitor all the performers at once
- DCaters for large groups
- ECan be competitive
- FCannot develop a high enough level of skill or strength
35During a risk assessment for circuit training the athlete must consider all the following factors except..
- ACheck the equipment is safe and stable
- BEnsure there are no spillages on the floor
- CEnsure mats are secure and positioned correctly
- DEnsure the stations are close together
36During circuit training overload is applied by using the following factors except....
- AIncrease the number of repetitions in a set
- BIncreasing the number of work stations in the circuit
- CIncreasing the length of the rest period in the circuit
- DIncreasing the number of sets performed at each station
37At the start of a circuit training programme the two athletes training together will complete the same work schedule.
- ATrue
- BFalse
38When 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?
- AWeight lifter
- B100m swimmer using any of the four strokes
- CNetballer
- DRugby League player
- E100m sprinter in track athletics
39The following statements relate to the advantages of using machine weights in the gym.
- ABeginners find them easy to use
- BThe pulleys and supports ensure they move correctly
- CThey provide a wide range of activities
- DThey are adjustable for athletes of varying heights
- EAdditional weight can continue to be added
- FYou need to have a spotter
40An 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.
- ASkill is needed to lift properly to avoid injury
- BInjury can occur through incorrect posture, stance and technique
- CA spotter is needed
- DProvides a wide range of activities
41Combination training means that an athlete would use two or more training methods to gain a training effect.
- ATrue
- BFalse
42When athletes train they use the four different training seasons to achieve full fitness and allow for recovery.
- ATrue
- BFalse
43A 100m sprinter would choose to use the following training methods except.
- AShort interval training
- BWeight training
- CWarm weather training
- DFartlek training
44A professional road cyclist competing around the world would benefit from the following training methods except.
- AAltitude training
- BLong interval training
- CFartlek training
- DContinuous training
45A closed season is imperative to allow the athlete to continue to improve their fitness levels prior to pre season training.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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