Preparation & Training Methods Flashcards
what is periodisation?
the splitting of training into blocks or cycles
what is a macrocycle?
a long term plan to achieve an outcome goal
what is a mesocycle?
a mid-term plan that lasts between 1 month to 4 months to improve a focus
what is a microcycle?
a short term plan that lasts for 1 to 4 weeks to provide information on a specific unit to create a goal
when does preparatory phase 1 occur?
off-season
what does preparatory phase 1 consist of?
(4 points)
general conditioning
aerobic training
mobility training
strength and conditioning
when does preparatory phase 2 occur?
pre-season
what does preparatory phase 2 consist of?
(3 points)
progressive overload
sport-specific fitness
competition-specific training
what is progressive overload?
focus and intensity of training increases
what is sport-specific fitness?
training designed specifically to improve athletic performance
e.g increasing anaerobic capacity for a 400m runner
what is competition-specific training?
training consists of practice games or sprint starts etc
when does competitive stage 3 occur?
competition season
what happens during competitive stage 3?
training load reduces 9 (lower intensity exercise with adequate rest days)
strategies, tactics and game play are focused on in training
when does competitive phase 4 occur?
competition season
what does competition stage 4 consist of?
tapering
