AEROBIC TRAINING
Define aerobic training
Training that uses oxygen to produce energy for sustained, moderate-intensity activity.
Define anaerobic training
High-intensity training without oxygen, used for short bursts of energy
What does HIIT stand for?
High-Intensity Interval Training
What is a differentiated training program?
A program tailored to meet the needs of individuals or specific roles within a team.
True or False: Aerobic training is used only in individual sports.
False – it's also used in team sports like soccer or basketball.
Name one sport where aerobic training is most beneficial.
Marathon running, cycling, swimming, or long-distance rowing.
What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic training?
Aerobic uses oxygen for energy; anaerobic does not
What does SIT stand for?
Sprint Interval Training.
Why might an individual athlete have a different program than a team athlete?
Individual athletes train for specific events, while team athletes train for roles and coordination.
Compare aerobic and anaerobic training using one example of each.
Aerobic = jogging (long, steady); Anaerobic = sprinting (short, intense).
What is one physiological benefit of aerobic training?
Improved cardiovascular endurance, increased lung capacity, or better oxygen delivery.
Name one sport that relies heavily on anaerobic performance.
Sprinting, weightlifting, or netball.
Name one benefit of HIIT for cardiovascular fitness.
Improves heart efficiency and burns calories in short sessions.
Give an example of how a training plan might be adjusted for a beginner.
Lower intensity, shorter duration, or simpler exercises.
Which is more suitable for a 400m sprinter: aerobic or anaerobic training? Why?
Anaerobic – it develops speed and power for short-distance events
Give an example of a continuous aerobic training method.
Jogging for 30 minutes at a steady pace
Give an example of anaerobic interval training.
10 x 30m sprints with 30 seconds of rest between.
Describe how HIIT differs from SIT.
HIIT includes submaximal effort; SIT is maximal-effort sprint-based
Explain why a soccer forward and goalkeeper would need different training.
Forwards need speed and agility; goalkeepers need reaction time and explosive power.
Suggest a training method that could be used in both individual and group sports.
HIIT – effective for improving endurance and intensity in all sports.
Explain how aerobic training benefits a long-distance runner.
It improves stamina, energy efficiency, and endurance for long events.
Describe how anaerobic training can improve a sprinter’s performance.
It boosts speed, power, and the ability to repeat high-intensity efforts
Give one reason why HIIT has become a popular contemporary training method.
Time-efficient, burns fat, and improves both aerobic and anaerobic fitness.
List 3 factors that might influence how a coach designs a differentiated training program.
Athlete’s age, fitness level, sport position, goals, or injury status.
A netball player wants to improve recovery and speed. What types of training should they focus on and why?
Anaerobic intervals for speed and aerobic training for recovery and endurance.