Periodisation Flashcards
1
Q
What is a macrocycle? Duration?
A
Long-term planning phase
Lasts for maybe the whole season
2
Q
What are the 3 distinct periods?
A
Preparation period - develop fitness
Competition period - refines sill
Transition period - rest and recovery
3
Q
What is the mesocycle? Duration?
A
Usually a 4 - 12 week period with a particular focus
4
Q
What is a microcycle? Duration?
A
One week or few days that is repeated for the length of the mesocycle
5
Q
What does tapering mean?
A
Reducing the volume or intensity of training prior to comp
6
Q
What is peaking?
A
Planning and organising training so a performer is at their peak
