Training Principles & Periodisation

Question 1

SPORT

Answer 1

Specificity
Progression
Overload
Reversibility
Tedium

Question 2

What does SAID stand for and what training principle does this relate to?

Answer 2

Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands

Links to progression

Question 3

Define periodisation:

Answer 3

Organised division of training into blocks, each with a goal and time frame

Question 4

3 cycles with time frames:

Answer 4

Macro: 1 year
Meso: 4-16 weeks
Micro: 1-3 weeks

Question 5

5 phases of a season:

Answer 5

Preparatory (Off season)
Preparatory (Pre season)
Competitive (During season)
Competitive (2-3 weeks before)
Transition (Between end of season and off season)

Question 6

Define tapering:

Answer 6

Maintain intensity but decrease volume by a third

Question 7

What takes place in preparatory phase (1) (off season)?

Answer 7

General conditioning, aerobic and mobility training, strength conditioning

Question 8

What takes place in preparatory phase (2) (off season)?

Answer 8

Intensity of training increases
Sport specific training increases
Training volume reduces
More competitive situations