Types of training

Analyse how the long-term effects of regular continuous training would improve a runner’s performance in a marathon.

Identify three components of fitness which can be improved using weight training.

State three ways to minimise the risk of injury when weight training.

Discuss whether weight training is an effective type of training for games players.

Neil is a 52-year-old athlete who has had to overcome knee injuries in his long career.

He is due to compete in the over 50s triple jump world championships.

Evaluate the appropriateness of plyometric training for Neil.

Analyse how both aerobic and anaerobic exercise can be used in interval training to help improve performance in a team game.

Zeke is a 15-year-old boy. He represents his local athletics club in the 800m, javelin and long jump. Zeke is about to start a weight training programme to improve his performance in these events.

Discuss the appropriateness of weight training for Zeke and any other factors he may need to consider to improve his performance.

Helen is a gymnast.

Figure 1 shows Helen performing a front somersault.

Identify the plane and axis of movement used when Helen performs a front somersault.

Define flexibility. Evaluate the importance of flexibility for Helen as she performs in gymnastics.

Helen uses different types of strength when she performs in gymnastics.

Define static strength. Explain how Helen can use static strength in her gymnastic performance.

How would Helen use weight training to develop her static strength?

Define speed.

Explain how a 1500m runner could use speed to their advantage in a 1500m race.

Give an example of a sporting action for each of the following components of fitness.

Agility

Flexibility

Reaction time

Evaluate the importance of plyometric training and interval training to a games player.