Chapter 21 (Pages 588-593)

Question 1

What are the four periods in a traditional periodization model?

Answer 1

Preparatory, First Transition, Competition, Second Transition (Active Rest)

Question 2

What is the primary goal of the Preparatory Period?

Answer 2

Build a foundation of general physical capacity through hypertrophy and basic strength phases

Question 3

What happens during the First Transition Period?

Answer 3

Shift from high-volume basic strength to high-intensity strength/power training

Question 4

How is the Competition Period structured for peak performance?

Answer 4

High intensity (≥93% 1RM), low volume (1–3 sets of 1–3 reps)

Question 5

What is the focus of the Second Transition Period?

Answer 5

Recovery and restoration through recreational, low-intensity activities

Question 6

How does periodization align with sport seasons?

Answer 6

Off-season = preparatory, Preseason = first transition, In-season = competition, Postseason = active rest

Question 7

What is Linear Periodization?

Answer 7

A traditional model where intensity increases and volume decreases gradually over time

Question 8

What is Undulating (Nonlinear) Periodization?

Answer 8

Training volume and intensity fluctuate frequently within a microcycle (e.g., week)

Question 9

Why might undulating periodization be beneficial?

Answer 9

Reduces risk of plateaus and overtraining; accommodates individual readiness and sport variability

Question 10

What is the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) and its phases?

Answer 10

A model explaining response to stress: Alarm → Resistance → Exhaustion