Periodisation

Question 1

What is periodisation?

Answer 1

Periodisation is the division of a training cycle into smaller more manageable sectors, with the goal of bringing all aspects of a performance to a peak at the most important competition or maintain peak performance throughout-out the competitive season.

Question 2

What are the 3 stages of periodisation

Answer 2

• Macro Cycle
• Meso Cycle
• Micro Cycle

Question 3

What is a Macrocycle and how Long is it?

Answer 3

A Macro cycle is the largest cycle and a training plan is made up from not many of these which are usually 1-6months long and split up the year/training programme e.g. for football. Pre season, Competitive season, Recovery/post season.

Question 4

What is a Mesocycle and how long are they?

Answer 4

A Mesocycle is usually around a month and will have multiple different segments e.g. weeks. Where specific goals will aimed to be achieved.

Question 5

What is a Microcycle and how long are they?

Answer 5

A Microcycle is usually around a week and contains individual days where training plans are contained.