Periodisation

Question 1

Define periodisation

Answer 1

Dividing the training year into specific sections for a specific purpose.

Question 2

What are the three cycles within periodisation?

Answer 2

1. ) Macrocycle
2. ) Mesocycle
3. ) Microcycle

Question 3

What is the Macrocycle?

Answer 3

Long-term planning phase

Question 4

What are the 3 distinct periods on the Macrocycle?

Answer 4

1. ) The preparation period
2. ) The competition period
3. ) The transition period

Question 5

What is the Mesocycle?

Answer 5

Usually a 4-12 week period of training with a particular focus such as developing a component of fitness for example Muscular Strength

Question 6

What is the Microcycle?

Answer 6

Planning for a week, a few days or an individual training session.

Question 7

What is tapering?

Answer 7

Reducing the volume and/or intensity of training prior to competition.

Question 8

What is peaking?

Answer 8

Planning and organising training so a performer is at their peak both physically and mentally for a major competition.