METHODS OF
TRAINING
BY RUBEN MATEO
What
Training methods are
different ways to improve
fitness, skills, and
performance in sport.
are Used to target specific
method components of fitness like
strength, speed, stamina,
and flexibility.
s of
training
Important for both theory
and practical IGCSE PE
exams.
Why are Help athletes reach their full
potential.
methods Prevent injury through proper
of progression.
training Used to prepare for sports
competitions and practical PE
importa
assessments.
They link directly to principles
nt of training (e.g. overload,
specificity).
The Continuous training: Improves stamina
main
(aerobic)
Interval training: Improves speed+fitness
Fartlek training: Improves pace and
method endurance
Circuit training: Build all-round fitness
s of Weight training : Build strength or power
Polymetric training : Improves explosive
power
trianing
Involves running, swimming
or cycling at a steady pace.
Good for aerobic fitness and
endurance.
Continuou
s training
Used in sports like long-
distance running, football.
Example: 30-minute jog with no
rest.
Interval training
Interval Training
Short bursts of high-
intensity work followed by
rest.
Good for speed, power,
anaerobic fitness.
Example: Sprint for 30
seconds, walk for 1 minute.
Repeat.
Used in: Football, rugby,
tennis.
Fartlek training
• Mix of fast and slow running, often
over different terrain.
• Trains both aerobic and anaerobic
systems.
• Example: Jog 2 mins, sprint 1 min,
walk 30 secs, repeat.
• Used in: Cross-country, team
sports.
Series of stations with different
exercises.
Can target strength, cardio,
agility, etc.
Circuit
training Example: Sit-ups → Jumping
Jacks → Squats → Rest → Repeat
Used in: Boxing, fitness
training, netball.
• Uses weights or
resistance to improve:
• Strength (heavy weights,
few reps)
Weight • Muscular endurance (light
training weights, many reps)
• Used in: Rugby, shot put,
sprinting.
Polymetric training
Uses weights or Used in: Rugby, shot put,
resistance to improve: sprinting.
Strength (heavy weights, few reps)
Muscular endurance (light weights,
many reps)
