HMS, TIP 2016 HSC 12 MC

An athlete trains by running 4 km in 20 minutes without stopping. For 30 seconds in each minute the athlete increases the intensity significantly before returning to the normal intensity.

Which row in the table indicates the type of training and the method that is being used?

	Type of training	Training method
A.	Aerobic	Fartlek
B.	Anaerobic	Fartlek
C.	Aerobic	Interval
D.	Anaerobic	Interval

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A is correct: 20-minute continuous run with varied intensity describes aerobic fartlek training.

Other Options:

B is incorrect: Extended duration indicates aerobic system, not anaerobic.
C is incorrect: Fartlek varies intensity randomly, interval training uses set periods.
D is incorrect: Both training type and method are incorrectly identified.