SPS3105 Week_3 Cards

ECU - Edith Cowan University

• Course: SPS3105 - Week 3

• Instructor: Dr. Stuart Guppy, CSCS

• Motto: Creative thinkers made here.

Unit Housekeeping

• Labs: Not in JO19.149 during Weeks 3 & 4.

• Room Details: Check Canvas for updated room assignments.

• Major Assignments: Case studies allocated after Week 5.

Lecture Objectives

• Explore Definitions of Periodisation: Understand what periodisation involves and its limitations.

• Review Structural Components of a Periodised Plan: Look into the components making up a periodised training plan.

• Apply Periodisation Models to Different Situations: Assess how to adapt the models of periodisation based on training needs.

What is Periodisation?

• Definition: Periodisation is organizing training into manageable 'chunks' that serve as a roadmap for training plans.

Key Definitions of Periodisation

• Lack of Universal Definition: No universally accepted definition exists.

• Common Themes:

  • Structure of training.

  • Logical order to training efforts.

  • Non-linear characteristics.

  • Cyclical nature of training.

  • Reference: DeWeese et al. (2013).

A Working Definition of Periodisation

• For this course:

  • Defined as the logical integration and sequencing of training factors into dependent periods of time.

  • Designed to optimize specific physiological and performance outcomes at agreed times.

  • Reference: Haff GG.

Is Periodisation Only for Resistance Training?

• Multi-Factorial Planning Structure:

  • Covers all performance components:

    • Performance, Physical Training, Nutrition, Recovery, Skill Development, Psychology.

  • Reference: Mujika et al. (2018).

What Periodisation Is Not

• Clarification:

  • Periodisation denotes the ends of training, not the means.

  • Reference: Cunanan et al. (2018).

Theoretical Underpinnings of Periodisation

• Three Main Models:

  • General Adaptive Syndrome.

  • Fitness-Fatigue Model.

  • Stimulus-Fatigue-Recovery-Adaptation Theory.

General Adaptive Syndrome

• Originator: Hans Selye in the 1930s.

• Phases:

  1. Alarm.

  2. Resistance.

  3. Supercompensation.

  4. Overtraining.

• Criticism: Sometimes viewed as ineffective for training theory.

  • Reference: Buckner et al. (2017).

Diagram of General Adaptive Syndrome Phases

• Visual representation: Phases illustrated with performance graphs demonstrating changes over time.

Stimulus-Fatigue-Recovery-Adaptation Theory

• Overview: Builds on the General Adaptive Syndrome principle.

• Key Idea: More significant work leads to increased fatigue, extended recovery, and adaptation periods.

The Fitness-Fatigue Model

• Proposed By: Bannister in 1982.

• Concept: Integrates fitness and fatigue into the variable known as 'preparedness.'

Structures of a Periodised Plan

• Multi-Level Structure:

  • Multi-Year Plan.

  • Annual Plan.

  • Macrocycle.

  • Mesocycle.

  • Microcycle.

  • Training Day.

Multi-Year Plan

• Purpose: Highest level of planning, aligned with athlete development goals & sport structure.

Annual Plan

• Starting Point: Reflects competitive structure; can include multiple macrocycles.

Macrocycle

• Definition: Duration of several months to a year, divided by training phases relevant to competition schedules.

Phases of a Periodised Plan

• Focus Areas:

  • Preparation.

  • Competition.

  • Transition.

• Subdivisions: Offer specific training guidance.

The Preparatory Phase

• Focus: Development of physical qualities crucial for sports success.

• Subphases: General and Specific preparatory phases.

General Preparatory Phase

• Goal: Basic physical qualities development through generalized training means; typically has high volume and moderate intensity.

Specific Preparatory Phase

• Focus: Sports-specific fitness and skills development leading up to competition; features higher intensity.

Competitive Phase

• Description: Includes highest workloads; some physical quality development continues but with muted adaptive response due to workloads.

Transition Phase

• Function: Connects macrocycles; includes general training with focus on recovery and restoration.

Mesocycles

• Duration: 2-6 weeks based on phase; structured into four summated weeks.

Mesocycle Structure

• Variation: Dependent on athlete's goals and training plan.

Microcycle

• Period Details: 2-10 days, commonly 7 days; represents most specific planning level within periodised training.

Applying Periodised Models to Athletic Development

• Three Main Models: Parallel, Sequential, and Emphasis.

Parallel Model

• Characteristics: Concurrent development of all physical qualities and suited for novice athletes.

• Limitations: Doesn’t account for competition schedules; may lead to fatigue overload.

Sequential Model

• Focus: Development of one or two physical qualities that build on each other.

• Suitability: More for intermediate to advanced athletes.

Multi-Targeted Block Periodisation

• Purpose: Addresses limitations by focusing on complementary qualities.

Conclusion

• Critical Understanding: Each model and phase within periodisation has its specific applications and limitations that need to be considered for optimal athletic development.