Ch 5 Periodization

Question 1

Periodization

Answer 1

Division of training into blocks of time periods that focus on building readiness

Question 2

Periodization definition

Answer 2

Systematic planning of long term short term readiness training and testing in preparation for combat

Question 3

Microcycles

Answer 3

Detailed daily training across 2-14 days

Question 4

Goals of microcycle

Answer 4

Alternate between endurance and strength sessions with training and recovery sessions

Question 5

Mesocycle

Answer 5

Lasts 2-6 weeks

Question 6

Goals of mesocycle

Answer 6

Establish new levels of physical readiness

Question 7

Macrocycle

Answer 7

Lasts a year or more

Question 8

Training period base characteristics

Answer 8

High volume low intensity training

Needs assessment

4-12 weeks

Question 9

Training period build characteristics

Answer 9

Moderate to high volume training at high intensity

4-8 weeks

Question 10

Training period taper/peak 1 characteristics

Answer 10

Low volume training at high intensity and high levels of skill

2-3 weeks

Question 11

Training period combat/ peak 2 characteristics

Answer 11

Peak levels of skill with low levels of volume…deployment

2 weeks plus

Question 12

Training period recovery characteristics

Answer 12

Reconditioning after prolonged absence form H2F system or as a deload after Peak 2

Goal assessment

4-8 weeks

Question 13

Integrated Periodization

Answer 13

Allows the coordinated inclusion of multiple domains of readiness into multiple phases of a Soldiers physical training program

Question 14

All periods for prepation to meet a goal

Answer 14

Base
Build
Peak 1
Combat and peak 2
Recovery