2.3 - Periodisation Flashcards

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What is periodisation?

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The organised division of training blocks, each with a goal and time frame

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What are the aims of periodisation?

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1) Reaching physiological peak at the correct time
2) Avoiding injury and burn out
3) Structured training to give realistic achievable goals

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3
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Name the periodisation cycles

A

Macrocycle
Mesocycle
Microcycle

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What is a Macrocycle?

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A long-term training plan, typically over a year, to achieve a long-term goal.

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What is a Mesocycle?

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A mid-term training plan, typically 6 weeks, to achieve a mid-term goal.

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What is a Micro cycle?

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A short-term training plan, typically 1 week, to achieve a short-term goal.

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What is Tapering

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Maintaining the intensity but decreasing the volume of training by one-third to prepare for the competition

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