Types of training and how best to train
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the various methods of training and apply them to their most suitable activities.
Key learning points
- Circuit training involves stations, work-to-rest ratios and different exercises based on the focus of training.
- Continuous training involves sustained exercise at a steady state without rests.
- Fartlek training incorporates varying speeds, terrains and work-to-recovery ratios.
- Interval training consists of periods of intense exercise interspersed with periods of rest or low-intensity exercise.
- Weight training involves resistance training with repetitions and sets with an emphasis on proper lifting technique.
Keywords
Circuit training - a series of exercise stations where each station focuses on a different muscle group or component of fitness, performed in sequence
Continuous training - involves working for a sustained period of time without rest
Fartlek training - training using different intensities or over different terrains, e.g. sprint, jog, walk, jog, sprint etc
Interval training - periods of training/work that are followed by periods of rest, eg work, rest, work, rest
Weight training - the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles
Common misconception
Each sport or activity has only one type of training suited to it.
Performers in most activities can benefit from a range of training types. A marathon runner would benefit most from continuous training; however, weight training and static stretching would also help with conditioning and avoiding injury.
Teacher tip
To give a real world application, this lesson could be extended by pupils creating personalised training sessions based on their activity needs, and practical lessons could be used to carry out/on the sessions.
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are long in duration, endurance activities?
Q2.Sprinting is an activity, meaning it is performed without oxygen.
Q3.When we train, it is important to consider several principles of training. Match the principle to its description.
making training specific to the sport/movements/muscles/energy
gradual increase so that fitness gains occur, without potential injury
losing fitness levels when you stop exercising
boredom that can occur from training the same way every time
Q4.To calculate our maximum heart rate, we take our age from which number?
Q5.Match the thresholds of training to their training zone.
60-80% of maximum heart rate
80-90% of maximum heart rate
<70% one rep max
>70% one rep max
Q6.If you wanted to improve your one mile swimming performance, which of these would be the most suitable training types?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How long should continuous training be performed to ensure it is effective?
Q2.Match the training type to its definition.
involves working for a sustained period of time without rest
a series of exercise stations with periods of work and rest
training using different intensities or over different terrains
the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles
periods of training/work that are followed by periods of rest
Q3.If somebody is going to use weight training to improve their muscular endurance, what would be the most effective out of these options?
Q4.Match the best type of training for the following athletes.
fartlek training
interval training
continuous training
weight training
plyometrics
Q5.The name given to somebody who assists during weight training to ensure the performer is using correct technique and does not injure themselves is a ...
Q6.In plyometrics, the muscles rapidly goes from an eccentric contraction to a concentric contraction. What does each of those mean?
the muscle is lengthened
the muscles is shortened
To help you plan your 10 physical education lesson on: Types of training and how best to train, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 10 physical education lesson on: Types of training and how best to train, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
Explore more key stage 4 physical education lessons from the Physical training: methods of training unit, dive into the full secondary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.