This document discusses six different training methods used in physical education: interval training, continuous training, fartlek training, circuit training, weight training, and cross training. Each method is designed to improve specific components of fitness and suits different sports. Interval training uses high intensity intervals to improve speed and cardiovascular fitness. Continuous training focuses on steady exercise to boost endurance. Fartlek training mixes bursts of fast and slow running. Circuit training incorporates different exercises to work multiple muscle groups. Weight training builds strength, endurance, and muscle size. Cross training involves activities like swimming and cycling to prevent overuse injuries.

1. GCSE Physical Education
Methods of Training

2. Methods of Training
There are 6 different training methods:
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Interval
Continuous
Fartlek
Circuit
Weight
Cross
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3. Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson pupils should:
 Be able to identify the 6 methods of
training
 Describe the key characteristics of each
method of training
 explain how methods/ components /
principles link together.

4. Methods of Training
Fitness is very important to all
physical activities. In some
sports, fitness can be the difference
between elite level and performance
level.
A number of training methods can be
used to improve fitness. Each is
designed for a specific purpose, to
improve a specific aspect of
fitness, and therefore each suits
different sports and activities.

5. Methods of Training
There are 6 different training methods:
 Interval
 Continuous
 Fartlek
 Circuit
 Weight
 Cross

6. Interval Training
Why would these athletes use interval training?

7. Interval Training
Defined as high intensity periods of
work followed by periods of rest
(jogging, walking, or stopping).
Aim of interval training is to have a
high quality workout.
Mainly designed to improve
speed, but will also improve
cardiovascular fitness; it is high
intensity and always done at a fast
pace.

8. Interval Training
‘Work’ period (interval) maybe a distance
to run, such as 100m. This will be
determined by the sport being
trained, using the principle of specificity.
‘Rest’ period (interval) maybe a walk
back to the start or simply not working.
The number or repetitions of work and
rest periods is important in interval
training.

9. Interval Training - Advantages
 Includes repeated sprint running or
swimming,
which is anaerobic
 It includes a rest period (interval) which
allows
recovery
 Heart rates can be measured, evaluated and
compared
 It takes place over short periods/bursts
 Repetitions of high quality work, raising pulse
rate to near max

10. Continuous Training
Why would these athletes use continuous training?

11. Continuous Training
Continuous training is steady training.
The heart rate intensity will not be very
high, there are no rest periods, and a
session usually last for atleast 20
minutes.
Continuous training is suitable to
improve cardiovascular endurance. It is
appropriate where high intensity exercise
might be unwise.

12. Continuous Training
Continuous training is appropriate for
pre-season and off-season training.
Long distance athletes, cyclists and
swimmers may use continuous training
as it resembles their competitive activity.
However continuous training is usually
used as well as other methods of
training.

13. Continuous Training Advantages
 Improves aerobic fitness, as it includes long,
slow intensity activity
 It is suitable for improving general health and
fitness
 Can be done in a variety of places
 Can be adapted for individual needs using fit
principle
 Wide range of activities can be used
(running,
cycling, rowing machines, etc.)

14. Fartlek Training
What do you think Fartlek Training is?

15. Fartlek Training
Fartlek training is suitable for games
such as football, netball, and
hockey, because it includes short bursts
of activity - including starting and
stopping and fast sprinting by a short
rest.
Fartlek originated in Sweden. Fartlek is a
combination of fast and slow running.
Takes place over countryside, forest, and
hills.

16. Fartlek Training
In many ways it resembles interval
training; like interval training, it
includes periods of work followed by
periods of rest (or lighter work).
However Fartlek includes sprinting for
various distances, not measured
distances like interval training.

17. Fartlek Training - Advantages
 Takes place away from the track
 Can be done in a variety of places
 Can include repetition (up/down the same
hill)
 PEP can be flexible
 Rest periods can be included, but content of
training is very flexible
 It is suited to game players as well as for
general fitness programmes

18. Circuit Training
What athletes could use circuit training?

19. Circuit Training
Circuit training involves a number of
exercises, arranged so the same muscles
groups aren’t being worked all the time.
Each exercise takes place at a ‘station’ in
the circuit. Circuit training develops
general fitness, working both the
muscles and the cardiovascular system

20. Circuit Training
Stations may be carried out for either a
set length of time or a set number of
repetitions, according to the fitness level
of the participant.
Another way of circuit training is a ‘skills
circuit’ for a particular activity. Like all
methods of training, it must be specific
and catered for the individual’s needs.

21. Circuit Training - Advantages
 It works a variety of components of fitness in one
training session
 Low cost
 All abilities can take part (individual needs)
 Wide range of exercises makes session interesting
 Rest periods can be included, but content of
training
is very flexible
 Uses principle of progressive overload

22. Weight Training
Weight training improves which components of fitness?

23. Weight Training
Weight training uses progressive
resistance, leading to progressive overload. This
resistance is either the amount of weight or the
amount of times it is lifted (repetitions).
It is used to:
 Increase muscular strength
 Increase muscular endurance
 Increase speed
 Develop muscle bulk (size)

24. Weight Training
Weight training is suitable for a number of strength
events. A PEP that uses weight training will require
specific individual needs, this includes:
 Number of exercises (6-8 exercises)
 Exercises for each muscle group
 Weight used
(activity specific)
(repetition max - RM)
 Number of repetitions
 Number of sets
(10 repetitions per set)
(3 sets of 10 reps)
 How fast the exercise is done
 Length of rest between sets
 Frequency of training
(1-2 seconds)
(1-2 minutes)
(1 day rest between sessions)

25. Weight Training - Advantages
 Used to improve muscular strength,
muscular endurance or speed
 All abilities can take part (individual needs)
 Wide range of exercises makes session
interesting
 Can be made specific to the individual
 It is easy to monitor progress and overload
(progressive overload)

26. Cross Training
What do you think cross training is?

27. Thank you
Any questions, please do not
hesitate to ask