Weight training focuses on sets and repetitions to build muscular strength and endurance. Fartlek training varies time, distance, and effort during running to develop cardiovascular endurance, agility, and speed. Altitude training develops cardiovascular endurance and strength above sea level where oxygen levels are lower. Both weight and fartlek training can improve multiple components of skill-related and health-related fitness, while altitude training specifically improves cardiovascular endurance and strength.

1. Training Methods Work Sheets (Weight, Fartlek and Altitude)
Describe the training method (choose from these 3)
1 - The shifting of weight to increase the muscular strength/muscular endurance of the muscles use a
programme of set and reps.
2 - Swedish word meaning speed play, it involves exercise, often running, varying time, distance and effort.
3 - Training well above sea level in lower levels of oxygen
What the training method can develop
Skill Related Fitness Health Related Fitness
Agility Power Body Composition Cardiovascular Endurance
Balance Reaction Time Flexibility Strength
Co-ordination Speed Muscular Endurance
How the method works (fill below)
Explanation (of what you did) Diagram (of what you did)
Advantages and disadvantages of training method
Advantages Disadvantages
Best method to improve all types of strength Higher risk of injury
Some actions can replicate sporting movements Specialised equipment needed
Adds variety of pace Knowledge of correct technique needed
Higher intensity can be achieved than in Partner needed for safety
continuous training
Not always sport specific
Improves CV endurance due to increase in
number of red blood cells High intensities can lead to chance of injury
Red blood cell count higher on return to ground Changes are short term only and reverse
level (for short time)
Expensive travel costs