P.E Chapter 7 Training Methods

Slow distance activities designed to improve aerobic fitness

Periods of wrok followed by periods of rest. Excellent for activities that involved interplay of energy systems

• Movement of a load by a particular muscle group or groups to improve strength, power or speed
• -isotonic
• -isometric
• -isokenetic

• Stretching of individual muscles to allow a greater range of movement at the joint
• -PNF
• -passive
• -active
• -ballistic

Explosive movements such as skipping, resulting in lengthening and shortening the muscles. Improves power

• A sequence of activites that are specific to certain fitness components and energy system requirements for a sport or activity
• Can train a number of F.C or E.S at once

• Slow distance activities interspersed with bouts of high intensity efforts such as sprints
• Improves aerobic system

For sports and events where specific whole body or part body speed is needed

Training of the underlying muscles of the lower spine and middle trunk areas