SPS3105 Week_3 Cards

Periodisation

The process of organising training into manageable ‘chunks’ for optimising specific physiological and performance outcomes.

General Adaptive Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body’s response to stress, characterized by phases: alarm, resistance, supercompensation, and overtraining.

Fitness-Fatigue Model

A model that balances fitness and fatigue effects into one variable known as preparedness, proposed by Bannister in 1982.

Stimulus-Fatigue-Recovery-Adaptation Theory

Extends the General Adaptive Syndrome, suggesting that greater work magnifies fatigue, influencing recovery and adaptation.

Macrocycle

Defined as several months to a year of training, shaped by the competition schedule and focused on specific phases.

Mesocycle

A training period of 2-6 weeks, constructed as summated weeks, focusing on specific training goals within a macrocycle.

Microcycle

The smallest planning level within a periodised plan, typically lasting 2-10 days, often structured around a 7-day training week.

Competitive Phase

The train period involving the highest technical/tactical workloads, focusing on the continuation of physical qualities but with muted adaptive responses.

Transition Phase

A period bridging the time between macrocycles, targeting recovery and restoration from competition while performing general training.

Parallel Model of Periodisation

A training model that emphasizes the concurrent development of all physical qualities, primarily suited to novice athletes.

Sequential Model of Periodisation

A model focusing on the development of one or two physical qualities in a sequence, with each target potentiating the next.

Preparatory Phase

Targets the development of physical qualities and skills essential for sports success, often subdivided into general and specific preparatory phases.

Periodisation Strategies

Different methods of periodisation include linear, undulating, and block periodisation, each varying in how intensity and volume change over time.

Supercompensation

A phase in periodisation where the body adapts to a training stimulus, ideally allowing for improved performance following recovery.

Overtraining Syndrome

A condition resulting from prolonged, excessive training without adequate recovery, leading to decreased performance and potential health issues.

Training Volume

The total amount of work performed in training, usually calculated as sets multiplied by repetitions and the weight lifted.

Training Intensity

The level of exertion in a training session, often referenced as a percentage of an individual's one-repetition maximum (1RM).

Recovery Strategies

Methods used to enhance recovery include active recovery, rest days, nutrition, hydration, and sleep.

Goal Setting in Training

Establishing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals to guide training focus and monitor progress.

Tapering

The reduction of training volume and intensity prior to competition to optimize performance by allowing full recovery.

Fatigue Management

Techniques used to monitor and manage fatigue levels to prevent burnout and maintain optimal performance.

Skill Acquisition

The process of learning and refining physical skills required for performance in sports or other physical activities.