planning a training year

Question 1

Pre-Season

Answer 1

• Periodisation: Period before competition where trainer focuses on developing the fundamental of sport (6-12 weeks)
• General Mesocycle: Focus on muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance
• Specific Mesocycle: Focus on power, speed, ball control
• As trianing approached competition, increase intensity and decrease voluem training

Question 2

In- Season

Answer 2

• Increase emphasis on game like skills and strategic development
• Training volume during competition decreases
• E.G. Tennis competition last for 2-4 weeks

Question 3

Off-Season

Answer 3

• Focus on relaxation and recovery
• Training volume and intensity decreases
• Variety is key

Question 4

Subphases: MACROCYCLE

Answer 4

• Whole year training program
• E.G. Athlete training to win Olympic will have 4 year macrocycle

Question 5

Subphases: MESOCYCLE

Answer 5

• Few year to few months training program
• Macrocycle goals are broken up into smaller goals that are achieved during each mesocycle

Question 6

Subphases: MICROCYCLE

Answer 6

• Single week training program
• Focus on singular aspect

Question 7

Peaking

Answer 7

• Athlete performing at their absolute best during competition
• Optimum arousal levels

Question 8

Tapering

Answer 8

• Reducing training volume and intensity prior to competition to achieve peaking
• Strength and plyometric training causes small muscular tears
• 2-4 weeks prior to competition
• Allow nutrient levels to maximise for athlete to recover

Question 9

Sport Specific Subphases

Answer 9

• A triathlete will have a larger focus on cardiovascular endurance than a basketball player