What is fartlek training?

Fartlek, meaning speed play, is continuous running in which the pace and terrain change with no rest. A runner might sprint, jog and walk over hills and flat ground.

Why does fartlek suit a hockey player better than continuous training?

A hockey match mixes sprinting, jogging and walking. Fartlek copies these changes of pace, so it develops both cardiovascular endurance and speed.

What is interval training?

Interval training alternates periods of work with periods of rest or recovery. An example is six 200 m runs, each followed by 90 seconds of walking.

OCR GCSE Physical Education J587

Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Topic overview Bones and functions of the skeleton Synovial joints and the movements they allow Major muscle groups and antagonistic pairs The cardiovascular system The respiratory system and gas exchange Aerobic and anaerobic exercise Short-term effects of exercise Long-term effects of exercise

Movement Analysis

Topic overview Lever systems and mechanical advantage Planes and axes of movement

Physical Training

Topic overview Components of fitness Fitness tests and fitness data Collecting and presenting data Principles of training FITT and training zones Training methods Warm-ups and cool-downs Preventing injury and sports hazards

Socio-Cultural Influences

Topic overview Participation in physical activity and sport Participation trends in England Commercialisation, the media and sponsorship Sportsmanship, gamesmanship, deviance and violence Drugs in sport

Sports Psychology

Topic overview Skilful movement and the classification of skills Goal setting and SMART targets Mental preparation Types of guidance Types of feedback

Health, Fitness and Well-Being

Topic overview Health, fitness and the physical benefits of exercise Emotional and social benefits of activity Components of a balanced diet Diet, hydration and energy use

Physical Training

Training methods

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Continuous, fartlek, interval, circuit, weight, plyometric and HIIT training, the fitness each develops, and which performers each suits.

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What is continuous training?

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Which component of fitness does continuous training mainly develop, and which performers benefit most?

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Why is continuous training alone poorly suited to a games player?

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What is continuous training?
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Continuous training is exercise at a steady, moderate intensity with no rest. A session usually lasts at least 20 minutes.
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Which component of fitness does continuous training mainly develop, and which performers benefit most?
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Continuous training mainly develops cardiovascular endurance. Long-distance runners, cyclists and swimmers benefit most.
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Why is continuous training alone poorly suited to a games player?
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A games player constantly changes pace, but continuous training works at one steady pace. The training does not match the stop-start demands of a match.
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What is fartlek training?
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Fartlek, meaning speed play, is continuous running in which the pace and terrain change with no rest. A runner might sprint, jog and walk over hills and flat ground.
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Why does fartlek suit a hockey player better than continuous training?
Model answer
A hockey match mixes sprinting, jogging and walking. Fartlek copies these changes of pace, so it develops both cardiovascular endurance and speed.
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What is interval training?
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Interval training alternates periods of work with periods of rest or recovery. An example is six 200 m runs, each followed by 90 seconds of walking.

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