preparation and training cycle

Question 1

what is periodisation?

Answer 1

dividing training year into specific sections for s specific purpose

Question 2

what is the macrocycle?

Answer 2

long term planning phase
e.g olympics
- 4 years / 1 year

Question 3

what is mesocycle?

Answer 3

usually a 4 -12 week period of training with a particular focus such as developing a component of fitness

Question 4

what is microcycle?

Answer 4

planning for a week, a few days or an individual session

Question 5

what is tapering?

Answer 5

reducing the volume and/or intensity of training prior to competition

Question 6

what is peaking?

Answer 6

planning and organising training so a performer is at their peak both physically and mentally for a major competition

Question 7

what is continuous training

Answer 7

• works on developing aerobic endurance
• as a result, it improves the cardiovascular and respiratory systems take place
• this increases the ability to take up, transport and use oxygen more efficiently

Question 8

fartlek training

Answer 8

• pace of the run is varied to stress both the aerobic energy system due to its continuous nature and the anaerobic energy system through the high-intensity bursts of energy
• varied in pace and different terrains

Question 9

interval training

Answer 9

form of training in which periods of intervals of high intensity work are followed with recovery periods

• predominantly used by elite athletes
• training is very versatile

Question 10

circuit training

Answer 10

athletes perform a series of exercises at a set of stations
- fitness based

Question 11

weight training

Answer 11

• series of resistance exercises
  -used to develop muscular strength
• describe in terms of sets/reps etc