Training Year Flashcards
(15 cards)
What must any annual training plan consider?
It must take into account:
* Individual’s test results
* Calendar dates of competitions
* Rate of progressive overload
* Fitness components to be developed
* Climate and season
* High level of competitive fitness cannot be maintained for the whole year
These factors are crucial for achieving desired outcomes in training.
What is the key element in structuring a sound training year for athletes?
Periodisation
Periodisation involves cycling specificity, intensity, and volume of training to peak fitness levels for competition.
How is the training year divided in periodisation?
The training year is divided into smaller phases of training.
This allows for targeted development and recovery at different times of the year.
What is the duration of the general preparation phase in the preparatory period?
4–10 weeks
This phase focuses on developing a solid base of general fitness.
What is emphasized during the specific preparation phase?
Shift towards more specific game-related fitness work
In this phase, intensity increases while volume decreases over 2–6 weeks.
What is the duration of the competitive phase?
4–6 months
This phase focuses on maintaining pre-season fitness during the competitive season.
What training cycle is recommended during the competitive phase?
Hard–easy cycle
Early sessions should be longer and more intense, while later sessions should be lighter.
What should the off-season training focus on?
Low-intensity weight and running training supplemented by active recreational games
This helps maintain fitness while allowing recovery.
What is peaking in the context of training?
Training techniques that result in players reaching their optimum state of readiness to perform
Peaking considers training intensity and timing relative to competitions.
What does whole year peaking involve?
Players peak during the in-season period with high intensity training over pre-season
This results in rapid improvement but a lower and shorter peak performance level.
What is tapering?
A reduction in training before a major event to allow for complete recovery and optimal performance
Tapering should begin a week before the event to maximize strength or endurance.
What is the recommended duration for the off-season period?
6–12 weeks
This period should be a psychological and physical break from the sport.
What happens if an athlete is inactive during the off-season?
They will rapidly lose the benefits of previous training
Remaining reasonably active is important to maintain fitness levels.
Fill in the blank: The _______ phase focuses on developing general fitness as a solid base.
General preparation phase
This phase lays the groundwork for more specialized training.
True or False: The competitive phase should involve long and intense training sessions every day.
False
Due to competition demands, not every training session should be long and intense.
