Periodisation

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Name the 3 types of cycles
Macro-cycle, meso-cycle, micro-cycle
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What is a macro cycle?
Long term training plan over 1 year which aims to achieve long term goal eg. winning the league
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What is a meso cycle?
Mid term training plan over 4-16 weeks aiming to achieve mid term goal eg. maintain fitness
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What is a micro cycle?
Short term training plan over 1-4 weeks aiming to achieve short term goal eg. perfecting tackle technique
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What is the first phase called in periodisation?
Preparatory phase 1
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What happens during preparatory phase 1?
General fitness training to build a base for pre season
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What is the second phase called in periodisation?
Preparatory phase 2
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What happens during preparatory phase 2?
Progressive overload during sport specific high intensity training, training tapers as competition approaches
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What is the third phase called in periodisation?
Competitive phase 3
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What happens during competitive phase 3?
Training load reduced, tactic/game play focus, still high intensity to be comp ready
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What is the fourth phase called in periodisation?
Competitive phase 4
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What happens during competitive phase 4?
Tapering 2-3 weeks before competition to ensure performer is recovered with max fuel stores
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What is the fifth phase called in periodisation?
Rest and recuperation - low intensity aerobic work
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What is a macro cycle?

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Long term training plan over 1 year which aims to achieve long term goal eg. winning the league

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What is a meso cycle?

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What is a micro cycle?

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What is the first phase called in periodisation?

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