Question 6. Flashcards
1
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What is Periodisation?
A
The training cycle is split into macrocycles, mesocycles and microcycles.
2
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What is a Macrocycle?
A
The Macrocycle is the first layer of a training programme may be based on a 6 week training programme.
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What is a Mesocycle?
A
The Macrocycle is divided into a number of Mesocycles usually lasting for three 3, two 2 week training programmes.
The Mesocycle is the main method of controlling the work-to-rest ratios.
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What is a Microcycle?
A
Each Mesocycle is divided into a number of Microcycles. The Microcycle is planned with a specific adaptation in mind and should follow the principles of FITT training.
