Year 10 - Physical education
A practical exploration of circuit, weight, plyometric and other fitness classes
Physical training: methods of training
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Unit Summary
This unit will describe and enable pupils to experience different types of training before analysing which ones are most suited to different types of sporting performers.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to train using different methods of training including circuit training, weight training, plyometric training and other fitness classes.
Key Notes
- Circuit training can be adapted to suit different components of fitness.
- Weight training can be done with kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells or resistance machines.
- Plyometric training is used to develop power.
- Othe fitness classes could include spinning, bodypump, yoga, pilates and aerobics.
Vocabulary To Learn
- circuit training: a series of exercise stations where each station focuses on a different muscle group or component of fitness, performed in sequence
- weight training: the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles
- plyometric training: high intensity exercise involving explosive movements
- yoga: a mind-body practice that combines stretching, breathing and relaxation
- spinning: a high-energy indoor cycling workout that uses a stationary bike to improve endurance and leg strength, often set to motivating music
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That rest is not incorporated into these types of training.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Circuit training can be adapted to suit different components of fitness. Weight training can be done with kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells or resistance machines.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'circuit training'
a series of exercise stations where each station focuses on a different muscle group or component of fitness, performed in sequence.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: That rest is not incorporated into these types of training. Correction: All of these can be performed as a type of interval training and rest after each exercise / session is important to avoid the body getting injured.
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