Periodisation

During the preparation period, an athletes training is focused on...

• Rest and recovery allowing athletes to physically and mentally recharge.

• General conditioning and the development of fitness.

• Refining skills and techniques and maintaining fitness.

Typically, how long does a mesocycle last?

• 2-4 weeks

• 4- 6 weeks

• 4-8 weeks

• 4-12 weeks

A microcycle can be defined as...

• A season of training, typically lasting a year.

• 1 week or a few days of training.

• A 4-12 week period of training with a specific focus.

Typically how long does a macrocycle last for?

• 1 Year

• 2 Years

• 3 Years

• 4 Years

During the competitive phase, an athletes training is focused on...

• Rest and recovery allowing athletes to physically and mentally recharge.

• Refining skills and techniques and maintaining fitness.

• General conditioning and the development of fitness.

Which of the following athletes is most likely to use double periodisation?

• Hockey Player

• Long Distance Runner

• NFL Player

• Basketball Player

A macrocycle can be defined as...

• A season of training, typically lasting a year.

• A 4-12 week period of training with a specific focus.

• 1 week or a few days of training.

Tapering for a competition refers to...

• Planning training to peak for a major competition.

• Reducing the volume/intensity of training prior to a competition.

• Dividing the training year into specific sections for a specific purpose.

In order, what are the three cycles that occur in periodisation?

• Macrocycle, Microcycle, Mesocycle.

• Mesocycle, Microcycle, Macrocycle.

• Macrocycle, Mesocycle, Microcycle.

• Microcycle, Macrocycle, Mesocycle.

Peaking for a competition refers to...

• Planning training to reach maximum performance at a major competition.

• Dividing the training year into specific sections for a specific purpose.

• Reducing the volume/intensity of training prior to a competition.