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Sport Periodization

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

The training phases of a periodization program include the following except

a)

Microcycle

b)

Mesocycle

c)

Microncycle

d)

Macrocycle

2.

When planning a periodization exercise plan, significant changes should generally occur every

a)

4 - 8 weeks

b)

3 - 10 days

c)

3 - 4 months

d)

Annually

3.

To maintain cardiovascular fitness generally requires at least _____training sessions per week at a training intensity of at least _____ percent of VO2 max.

a)

4; 60%

b)

3; 70%

c)

2; 90%

d)

1; 80%

4.

The intensity of training is the primary factor in maintaining the trained state

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Performance graphs are not a very useful tool to give you an overall picture of the how you client is progressing

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A periodization program is designed for athletes and is not effective for the average client

a)

True

b)

False

7.

One common training sign of overtraining is

a)

A longer training session

b)

Healthy immune system

c)

Swollen ankles

d)

Loss of motivation

8.

When relating the season terminology to periodization periods, which season corresponds to the preparatory period of training?

a)

in-season

b)

pre-season

c)

off-season

d)

post-season

9.

(a)   involves shifting training priorities from non-sport-specific activities of high volume and low intensity to sport-specific activities of low volume and high intensity over a period of many weeks to prevent overtraining and optimize performance.

10.

In terms of periodization a (a)   refers to an entire training year

11.

During this phase of the preparatory period athletes perform low to moderate intensity and high to very high volume

a)

basic strength

b)

power/strength

c)

hypertrophy/endurance

d)

endurance/strength

12.

During this period athletes want to maintain their previous gains in order to try perform better in their sport.

(a)  

13.

The (a)   periodization model involves gradual microcycle increases in intensity over time.

14.

A (a)   model of periodization involves weekly changes in loads and reps and volume.

15.

Resistance training workouts should be performed in season even during times of increased demands due to sport related activities.

a)

True

b)

False