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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 continuous training, interval training and fartlek training.

Key Notes

• Fartlek training is beneficial for sports like football, where players frequently change pace and intensity.
• Continuous training requires aerobic effort for a minimum of 20 minutes, such as running, swimming, rowing or cycling.
• Interval training works in the anaerobic training zone and involes work followed by rest periods.

Vocabulary To Learn

• continuous training: involves working for a sustained period of time without rest
• interval training: periods of training/work that are followed by periods of rest, e.g. work, rest, work, rest
• fartlek training: fartlek training - training using different intensities or over different terrains e.g. sprint, jog, walk, jog, sprint etc.
• cardiovascular fitness: the ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time (aerobic endurance)

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Running is the only type of interval training.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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