Periodisation & Tapering

Question 1

Periodisation

Answer 1

The organised division of training into a number of specific blocks, periods or phases

Question 2

Why do coaches use periodisation

Answer 2

To ensure that athletes progressively develop to reach peak when needed

Question 3

What are the phases of competition

Answer 3

1. Pre season
2. Competition phase
3. Off season transition phase

Question 4

Pre season phase (3 mains)

Answer 4

1. Basic fitness
2. Specific event
3. Pre competition

Question 5

Competition Phase

Answer 5

• Maintenance of skills and monitor fitness
• Include more rest/recovery days
• Focus on skills, strategies, and techniques
• Taining volume is reduced but the intensity is still high

Question 6

Off season transition phase

Answer 6

• Rest/recovery.
• Transition to pre season
• Active recovery will consist of low-intensity aerobic or strength work.

Question 7

Macro cycle

Answer 7

• Overall training period
• 1-2 years

Question 8

Meso cycle

Answer 8

• Term training
• 4-16 weeks

Question 9

Micro cycle

Answer 9

• Short term goal
• Number of training sessions
• 1 week

Question 10

Tapering

Answer 10

Reducing the intensity and volume of training before an event