TRAINING PROGRAMS - 2

Question 1

Define Tapering

Answer 1

Involves decreasing the volume of training whilst maintaining or increasing intensity an athlete does to allow the body time to recover from the stresses placed on them during training.

Question 2

List the 2 types of tapering

Answer 2

• Physical
• Mentally

Question 3

Define Physical Tapering

Answer 3

the taper period should be long enough to repair tissue damaged during training and the refuelling of energy stores.

Question 4

Define Mentally Tapering

Answer 4

The aim of a taper is to help the athlete reach their Ideal Perforing State (IPS).

Question 5

Tapers are usually how long

Answer 5

4-28 days

Question 6

Endurance athletes require what type of taper

Answer 6

-Short Tamper

Question 7

Strength and power athletes require what type of taper

Answer 7

• Longer taper periods are more important for sprint & strength

Question 8

List 4 strats used to taper

Answer 8

1. Reduce training volume and maintain or increase training intensity
2. Increase the use of recovery techniques between sessions
3. Monitoring diet to ensure athlete has adequate glycogen stores
4. Individualise the program to ensure athletes’ needs are met

Question 9

Define Peaking

Answer 9

The term used to describe a temporary training state which allows the athlete to perform at their optimal level

Question 10

Physiological characteristics of a peaking athlete list at least 4

Answer 10

-Injury free
-Improved rate of recovery
-Optimal cardiovascular, muscular and energy systems
-Responds automatically to demands

Question 11

Psychiological characteristics of a peaking athlete list all 3

Answer 11

-Increased self confidence
-Ignores irrelevant cues
-Mentally relaxed whilst still alert

Question 12

TACTICAL & TECHNICAL of a peaking althete list all 2

Answer 12

-Ideal technical efficiency
-Tactically prepared