Periodisation

Question 1

What are the three cycles of periodisation?

Answer 1

Macro
Meso
Micro

Question 2

What does periodization mean?

Answer 2

Splitting the training programme into blocks and cycles

Question 3

What is a macro cycle?

Answer 3

Long term usually 1 year or longer.
Focus on performance goals

Question 4

What is meso cycle?

Answer 4

Medium term, 1-4 months
Focus on like developing speed or endurance.

Question 5

What is a micro cycle?

Answer 5

Short term, 1-4 weeks.
Focus on specific skills

Question 6

What is double periodisation?

Answer 6

When you have to peak more than once in the season.

Question 7

What are the five stages of periodisation?

Answer 7

Off season
Pre season
Competitive
Competitive
Transition phase

Question 8

What happens in off season?

Answer 8

General conditioning
aerobic training and mobility

Question 9

What happens in pre-season?

Answer 9

Progressive overload
Sport specific training
Competition specific training

Question 10

What happens in competitive season?

Answer 10

Training load reduces
strategies and tactics

Question 11

What happens in the transition phase?

Answer 11

Rest and recuperation
Low intensity workouts.