Define periodisation
- A method of organising or structuring a training program to achieve peak performance at the right time
- A method of organising training around available opportunities and times for personal health and fitness
Is periodisation a new concept?
No, but research on it is not abundant
What are 7 aspects that influence performance?
- skill
- psychology
- physiology
- environment
- character
- emotion
- strategies
What would count as interference in training?
Training more than one component in the same cycle (e.g. aerobic and strength)
What order should the certain fitness attributes be trained in?
hypertrophy -> strength -> power -> endurance
Do most high performances coaches use periodisation or other technique?
They use periodisation
Know your client and their…. (6)?
- Their likes and dislikes
- Their aspirations (goals)
- Their health/injury status
- Their training background status
- Their stress level in other areas of their life (accumulative stress)
- Their motivational level
Periodisation phases (3)?
- Preparation period (pre-season)
- Competitive periods (in-season-> precompetition & competition)
- Transition period (off-season)
Explain the marcocycle…
A training cycle with a definite focus generally lasting 10-20 weeks
Explain the mesocycle…
A training cycle of 2-5 weeks in which the volume and/or intensity will usually increase and conclude with a week of “unloading”
Explain the microcycle…
A training cycle of usually one week duration terminating with a day of recovery/rest day
