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TRAINING PROGRAMS - 1

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Total cards: 22•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What is Periodisation

Back (Answer)

The planning, well in advance, of training variables to achieve optimal performance at the most crucial times OR the design of a training program that involves specific training phases based upon increasing and decreasing (varying) volume or frequency or intensity

#2
Front (Question)

If Periodisation is done well what happens list at least 4 advantages

Back (Answer)

-Help to avoid staleness, overtraining and burnout -Promote higher levels of enthusiasm in the player group. -Ensures proper application of the principle of progressive overload in the players’ physical conditioning. -Minimises likelihood of injuries -Improves the psychological, physiological, technical and tactical levels of the players. -Plans for the athlete to ‘peak’ at the right time -Plans for rest/recovery periods

#3
Front (Question)

The purpose of a training plan/annual plan is to ensure optimal performance occurs at the right time how does this occur

Back (Answer)

-Applying training principles over the year -Applying a taper prior to competition -Monitoring of fatigue and recovery to prevent overtraining

#4
Front (Question)

The training and annual plan is how long

Back (Answer)

• Across the whole year

#5
Front (Question)

Name all the 3 annual training programme

Back (Answer)

• Macrocycle • Mesocycle • Microcycle

#6
Front (Question)

A Macrocycle represents how long

Back (Answer)

• A whole year

#7
Front (Question)

A Mesocycle is what

Back (Answer)

• several mesocycles make a macrocycle

#8
Front (Question)

A Microcycle is what

Back (Answer)

• Several microcycle make up an mesocycle

#9
Front (Question)

How long is a Macrocycles

Back (Answer)

Typically 3 months or like a whole season or competition length

#10
Front (Question)

How long is a Mesocycle

Back (Answer)

• Between 4-12 weeks

#11
Front (Question)

How long is a Microcycle

Back (Answer)

• Between 3-10 days

#12
Front (Question)

in terms of Preparation phase (pre-season) it is divided into what subsets

Back (Answer)

Divided into 1.General preparation 2. Specific preparation

#13
Front (Question)

What is the objective of the General preparation phase

Back (Answer)

Training is designed to build a suitable aerobic base and skill level leading into the competition.

#14
Front (Question)

What type of training and what type of intensity should be used in general preparation phase

Back (Answer)

-Continuous, interval & fartlek training -Flexibility training -Basic skill work

#15
Front (Question)

What is the objective of the Specific preparation phase

Back (Answer)

Develop game-specific fitness, skills and strategies Training may need to be personalised depending on players / positional needs

#16
Front (Question)

In Specific preparation phase there must be a what type of training intensity and volume

Back (Answer)

• Reduced training volume and increased intensity occurs during macrocycle

#17
Front (Question)

What type of training should occur in Specific preparation phase

Back (Answer)

-High-intensity interval training -Weight training -Plyometrics training (up to 2 x per week) -Flexibility/agility training.

#18
Front (Question)

List the 2 phases of Competition phase (in-season)

Back (Answer)

• Pre-Comp • Comp phase

#19
Front (Question)

What is the objective for Pre competition phase

Back (Answer)

• To reach peak match preparation and condition

#20
Front (Question)

List at least 4 ways pre comp works

Back (Answer)

-Focus on training moves to match specific intensities, durations & tactics. -Application of the principle of specificity is crucial -Continue to develop appropriate mental skills -Intensity of training increases -The volume of training decreases -Recovery between sessions is essential Play trial games

#21
Front (Question)

What is the Competition phase objective

Back (Answer)

Fitness is maintained - dependent on individual situations (injury and illness, position, number of games played, game time played).

#22
Front (Question)

In the transition phase (off-season) list at least 4 Training principles & methods

Back (Answer)

-Monitor nutrition to ensure a return to active participation close to playing weight -Opportunity for corrective surgery and rehabilitation -Specialised programs to correct structural or skill deficiencies Aerobic fitness should be maintained to avoid detraining through involvement in enjoyable activities -Surfing -Different sports Training volume and intensity are significantly reduced to allow for full physical and psychological recovery. - Older players find this time crucial in allowing the body to recover