Sports Training Periodisation Quiz

What is the aim of periodisation in sports training?

• To ensure a performer reaches their physiological peak at the correct time

• To reduce the amount of training required

• To focus solely on short-term goals

• To create a random training schedule

What is a macro-cycle in the context of sports training?

• A short-term training plan, typically one week

• A mid-term training plan, typically six weeks

• A long-term training plan, typically over one year

• A daily training routine

How is a meso-cycle defined in sports training?

• A short-term training plan, typically one week

• A mid-term training plan, typically over 4-6 weeks

• A long-term training plan, typically over one year

• A daily training routine

What is the purpose of a micro-cycle in sports training?

• To achieve a long-term goal

• To maintain general fitness during the transition phase

• To achieve a short-term goal, typically within one week

• To prepare for national championships

How often do the Olympic Games occur?

• Every two years

• Every three years

• Every four years

• Annually

How long can a macro-cycle last according to the text?

• 1-3 weeks

• 6 months to 2 years

• 6 months to 4 years

• 2-3 weeks

What is the focus during the preparatory phase 1 of the periodised year?

• High-intensity training

• Game-play and tactics

• General conditioning and skill-based fitness

• Tapering and peak performance

What is the main goal of a micro-cycle?

• To prepare for competition season

• To achieve a short-term goal, such as perfecting the sprint start technique

• To reduce training load and focus on recovery

• To maintain fitness while reducing injury risk

What is 'tapering' in the context of training?

• Increasing the volume of training by one third

• Maintaining the intensity but decreasing the volume of training by one third

• Maintaining the volume but increasing the intensity of training

• Decreasing both the intensity and volume of training

During which phase is progressive overload a focus, and sports-specific fitness is increased?

• Preparatory phase 1

• Preparatory phase 2

• Competitive phase 3

• Transition phase