IMPROVING PERFORMANCE Flashcards
initial planning considerations
- performance and fitness needs
- schedule of events/competitions
- climate and season
planning of a training year (periodisation)
- phases of competition
- subphases
- peaking
- tapering
- sport-specific components
- phases of competition
pre season (6-12 weeks, improve all aspects of fitness) - general and specific stages
in season (maintain developed fitness)
post season (recovery with reduction in sport but not a complete stop)
- subphases
macrocycles (annual)
mesocycles (6-12 weeks)
microcycles (7-10 days)
- sport specific components
fitness components (speed, ability, power, strength, flexibility)
skill components
- performance and fitness needs
use data from previous seasons and current performance
- schedule of events and comps
address the comp period
training plans should suit schedules
- climate and season
consider seasonal variation
prepare athletes for training and comp (acclimatise)
- peaking
optimised for comps
heightened rate of recovery, tuned for optimal functioning etc.
heightened self confidence and motivation
- tapering
volume and intensity decreases
allows for rebuild of tissue
strength training
- resistance training
- weight training
- isometric training
safe: appropriate to individual level
focus on major muscle groups
high rep and moderate loads
use of spotters
- resistance training
elastic - not very durable (regularly inspected for safety)
- exposure to progressively increasing stimuli
hydraulic (e.g. pool water)
- can enhance strength development
- weight training
heavy (increases muscle size), light (muscle endurance)
plates - set to exact loads for full range of motion
dumbbells - versatility and importnat in rehab
- isometric training
not as popular
+ equipment needed is minimal
+ valuable in injury rehab
- does not increase strength through full range of motion
- can cause increase blood pressure
flexibility training
- static
- dynamic
- ballistic
injury prevention and rehab
improved skill execution
minimising DOMS