Periodisation

The training phase directly before a competition phase is called

• tapering

• pre-competition

• transition

• peaking

A training phase that lasts between 1 and 10 days on average is called

• an annual plan

• a mesocycle

• a microcycle

• a training session

From shortest to longest, an annual plan is made up of which of the following periods of time?

• training session, mesocycle, microcycle

• training session, microcycle, mesocycle

• microcycle, training session and mesocycle

• mesocycle, microcycle, and training session

In Physical Education, GAS stands for

• general alarm syndrome

• general adaptation sequence

• general adaptation syndrome

• general alarm sequence

Peaking is best described as

• an optimal state of readiness to perform in competition

• an optimal state of readiness to perform in training

• a sub-optimal state of readiness to perform in competition

• a sub-optimal state of readiness to perform in training

Which of the following training periodisation plans optimises performance for the competition phase? (see image)

• A

• B

• C

• D

The preparation phase is categorised by

• low volume, low intensity

• low volume, high intensity

• high volume, high intensity

• high volume, low intensity

Periodisation can be best described as the manipulation of which of the following variables?

• Volume, intensity and recovery

• volume, principles of training and variability

• specificity, training methods and recovery

• principles of training, intensity and specificity

In designing a training program for a long jumper, which components of Fitness would be the focus?

• Muscular endurance, power and speed

• Strength, speed and muscular endurance

• Power, strength and muscular endurance

• Strength, power and speed

During a taper which of the following would you expect to occur?

• Increases in fatigue

• Increases in strength and power

• Decrease is in aerobic performance

• Decrease is in speed