U4AoS2 - Training Implementation Principles Flashcards
What are the phases of a yearly training program?
- Preparatory phase (preseason)
- Competition phase
- Transition phase
What is the preparatory phase?
First phase in a yearly training program to develop and maintain fitness requirements and improve energy systems.
How long does the preparatory phase last for?
4 - 10 weeks
What is the aim of the preparatory phase?
To provide suitable fitness and skill base for the phases.
What are the parts of the preparatory phase?
- General preparation
- Specific preparation
- Competition
Preparatory - General preperation
- fitness testing
- high volume, low intensity
- focus on aerobic training and strength
Preparatory - Specific Preparation
- reduction in volume
- increase intensity
- greater variety
- game specific training
2 - 6 weeks
Preparatory - Competition
Match Practice
How long does the competition phase last for?
3 - 6 months
What is the aim of the competition phase?
- maintain fitness
- refine skill development
- focus on strategy
What are the components of the competition phase?
- Pre-competition
- Competition
- Recovery
Competition: pre-competition
- refine skills, strategies, tactics
- move to competition intensity
- practise matches
Competition: competition
- maintain fitness through recovery
- modify intensity/time of training in preparation for games
- focus on tactics and strategies
Competition: Recovery
Decrease the likelihood of injury ensuring the athlete is physiologically/psychologically ready
How long does the transition phase last for?
6 - 12 weeks
What is the aim of the transition phase?
To provide the athlete with a physiological and psychological break.
What are the phases of the transition phase?
- Recreational activity
- Variety
Transition - recreational activity
- low intensity activity
- 2x per week for maintenance
- may include a full break
Transition - variety
- cross training maintaining base level of fitness
- focus on enjoyment and recovery
- allows body and mind to recover
Important factors to remember about the transition phase
- must be a balance between recovery and maintenance of training
- nutrition and diet monitored to prevent body weight fluctuations