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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.