Periodisation

Question 1

What is periodisation

Answer 1

Dividing the training year into specific sections for a specific purpose

Question 2

What are the three cycles of periodisation

Answer 2

Macrocycle, mesocycle, microcycle

Question 3

Macrocycle

Answer 3

Long term planning phase
Preparation period - general conditioning and development of fitness levels
Competition period - refines skills and techniques and maintenance of fitness levels
Transition period - rest and recovery phase

Question 4

Mesocycle

Answer 4

Usually a 4-12 week period of training with a particular focus such as developing a compound of fitness for example, muscular strength

Question 5

Microcycle

Answer 5

Short term planning for a week, a few days or an individual training session

Question 6

Tapering

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Peaking

Answer 7

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