Periodisation (Paper 2)

Question 1

Periodisation

Answer 1

Dividing the year into training phases
Aimed at peaking for major competitions
Double periodisation = peak for qualifiers and then major game

Question 2

Training phases

Answer 2

Preparation Phase - Develop fitness, quantity over quality

Competition Phase - In season, maintenance of fitness and refining skills
Including tapering phases (training intensity decreased)

Transition Phase - Active rest and recovery

Tapering/ Peaking Phase - Preparation for specific competition, mainly skill focused

Question 3

Training cycles

Answer 3

Macro cycles: long term training plan (yearly/two yearly)

MeSocycle: Blocks of 2-8 weeks working on a Specific aim eg, Speed, Strength, power

Micro cycles: individual training weeks/periods of days/ individual sessions