Across
- 3. – Structured training plan divided into timed phases to optimise performance.
- 7. – Psychological drive influencing athletes’ effort, persistence and sporting performance levels.
- 10. – Physical activity completed for enjoyment, relaxation and general wellbeing benefits.
- 11. – Group of athletes training together under unified coaching leadership structure.
- 12. – Specific performance targets guiding athletes’ training direction and motivational focus.
- 14. – Extended period focused on gradual progress towards major performance outcomes.
- 15. – Distinct training periods focusing on specific goals within a programme.
- 16. – Long-term training cycle spanning months to achieve major performance improvements.
- 17. – Coach’s clear explanation of tasks, aims and expectations before training.
- 18. – Medium-term training cycle linking microcycles to broader macrocycle aims.
Down
- 1. – Distinct approach a coach uses to communicate, instruct and manage athletes.
- 2. – Formal sporting event where athletes perform and compare their abilities.
- 4. – Ensuring coaching practice follows laws, safeguarding policies and duty-of-care.
- 5. – Tailored coaching approach designed to meet a single athlete’s needs.
- 6. – Planned training or recovery activities occurring outside formal coached sessions.
- 8. – Effective planning of people, resources and activities for training sessions.
- 9. – Brief timeframe for achieving immediate performance objectives in training cycles.
- 13. – Method or environment used by coaches to deliver training information.
- 15. – Long-term training schedule outlining progressive development towards performance targets.
- 16. – Short training cycle focusing on immediate objectives within the larger plan.