Periodisation

Question 1

What are the 3 PHASES of a MACROCYCLE?

Answer 1

• Preparatory
• Competition
• Transition

Question 2

Describe the 2 PARTS of the PREPARATORY PHASE

Answer 2

1) General conditioning, high volume low intensity to develop a base of endurance

2) Comp specific training, progressively higher intensity with focus on speed, strength and gameplay tactics

Question 3

Describe the COMPETITION PHASE

Answer 3

• Maintenance of fitness and conditioning with focus on ‘in season’ comp skills, tactics and strats
• Intensity is increased to mimic game activity and intensity

Question 4

Describe the TRANSITION PHASE

Answer 4

• After competitive season
• Low intensity to maintain a level of conditioning

Question 5

Why is PERIODISATION USED?

Answer 5

Allows athletes to ‘peak’ at certain points in times of a season

Question 6

Describe a MESOCYCLE

Answer 6

• Macrocycle broken down into meso depending on length of season
• Focus on specific areas

Question 7

Describe a MICROCYCLE

Answer 7

• Mesocycle broken down into weekly micros
• Focus on increased or decrease in performance training