Unit II Training Methods

(a) Meaning and importance of Sports Training. Definition of Sports Training and its importance.

(b) Methods of training. Methods of Training: Repetition, continuous & fartlek, and interval - Definition, purpose, advantages and procedure of each. Advantages of warming up, conditioning and cooling/limbering.

(c) Isometric and Isotonic exercises. Meaning, advantages and examples of each.

(d) Circuit Training. Meaning and advantages of circuit training; procedure of conducting circuit training.

(e) Weight Training. Meaning and advantages of weight training. An understanding of how the above training methods help an individual in different sports and help develop strength, speed, stamina, skill, endurance.