training Flashcards

1
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What will professional performers, who train as much as possible, have to consider?

A

Periodisation

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What is periodisation?

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The different parts of a training program

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3
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Why is periodisation carried out?

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To ensure that the performer is able to peak at the right time, usually to coincide with a major competition or tournament

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4
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What does the competitive year consist of?

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  • pre-season
  • peak season
  • post-season (or off-season)
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What is the pre-season?

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This is the time leading up to when the majority of the competition will take place

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What happens during the pre-season?

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It is a time of initial preparation, concentrating on fitness and even developing techniques specific to the activity

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What is the peak season?

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This is the main competitive period

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What happens during the peak season?

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There would need to be a concentration on skills, ongoing fitness sessions as well as taking part in the actual competition

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What is the post-season (or off-season)?

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This is mainly a period of rest and recovery

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What happens during the post-season (or off-season)?

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As well as rest and recovery, there is still a need to keep up levels of general fitness

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What is general fitness?

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A state of general good health and to be able to carry out activities at a relatively low level

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12
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Why is available time probably the most crucial factor for most performers?

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Because they will only have a totally free choice of available time if they are professional

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13
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What is needed to become a better performer?

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Time is needed to train

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14
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What is an example of an amateur performer finding it difficult to fit in their training?

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Many swimmers have to train at their local pools very early in the morning, before the pool is open for public use

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15
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Why does the amount of money a performer have an effect on how often they can train?

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More funding can mean more time, better training facilities and equipment, and even the possibility of hiring a specialist trainer or fitness coach

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16
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What does the effect of available funds cause many performers to do?

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They seek sponsorship to enable them to train, either at a higher level or more regularly

17
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How often will someone taking part in sport at the highest level train?

A

They will seek to train as often as possible. For some performers this can be on a daily basis