Periodization and Training Year Planning Quiz

What is another term for planning a training year?

• Periodization

• Scheduling

• Programming

• Organizing

Which phase is also known as the preparation phase?

• Transition

• Preseason

• In season

• Offseason

What is the main focus during the offseason phase?

• Physical and mental recovery

• Skill development

• Increasing training volume

• Tactical training

What is the purpose of periodization?

• To monitor and adjust training volume and intensity

• To increase competition frequency

• To eliminate training breaks

• To reduce training time

What are the three phases of competition?

• Preparation, Competition, Transition

• Preseason, In season, Offseason

• Warm-up, Main event, Cool down

• Training, Competing, Resting

What is a macro cycle?

• A one-week training period

• A full one-year or more training period

• A two-week training period

• A daily training session

What is the focus during the general phase of preseason?

• Skill perfection

• Mental skills

• Health-related components of fitness

• Tactical training

What is the main focus during the specific phase of preseason?

• General fitness

• Mental recovery

• Skills-based components of fitness

• Tapering

What is peaking?

• Taking a break from training

• Starting a new training cycle

• Increasing training volume

• Performing at the absolute best for competition

What is tapering?

• Reducing the volume of training while maintaining intensity

• Increasing training volume

• Eliminating rest days

• Starting a new training phase