periodisation

Question 1

what is periodisation?

Answer 1

dividing the training year into specific sections for specific purpose

Question 2

what are the three training blocks?

Answer 2

1) macrocycle
2) mesocycle
3) microcycle

Question 3

what is the macrocycle?

Answer 3

the big period involving a long-term performance goal made up of 3 distinct periods (e.g. a season long)

Question 4

what are the three macrocycle periods?

Answer 4

1) preparation period
2) competition period
3) transition period

Question 5

what is the preparation period?

Answer 5

involves general conditioning and the development of fitness levels

Question 6

what is the competition period?

Answer 6

performer refines skills and techniques as well as maintaining fitness levels

Question 7

what is the transition period?

Answer 7

rest and recovery stage allowing players to physically and mentally recharge and ensures an injury free start to the next season

Question 8

what is the mesocycle?

Answer 8

4-12 week period of training with a particular focus such as a component of fitness

Question 9

what is the microcycle?

Answer 9

one week or a few days of training that is repeated throughout the length of the mesocycle

Question 10

what is tapering?

Answer 10

the reduction of volume or intensity of training prior to competition
usually occurs a few days beforehand

Question 11

what is peaking?

Answer 11

planning and organising training so a performer is at their peak both physically and mentally for a major competition

Question 12

what is double periodisation?

Answer 12

some sports require athletes to peak more than once in a season (e.g. long distance runners in winter and summer seasons) so periodisation has to occur twice