Across
- 2. This is considered the competitive phase where athletes focus on low volume, high intensity exercise and game-time technique
- 4. A greater than normal stress or load on the body is required for training adaptation to take place.
- 7. The quickness of movement of a limb or whole body.
- 8. The extent to which muscles can exert force by contracting against resistance due to maximized innervation.
- 10. The body's ability to deliver O2 and nutrients to the tissues during sustained exercise.
- 11. Sports training should be relevant and appropriate to the sport for which the individual is training in order to produce a training effect.
- 13. The increase in muscle size
- 14. The ability to exert maximum contraction instantly in an explosive burst of movement composed of strength and speed.
Down
- 1. The process of varying a training program at regular time intervals to bring about optimal gains in physical performance. Using periodization a competitive athlete is able to peak physical performance at a particular point in time.
- 3. The body’s ability to react to the training loads imposed by increasing its ability to cope with demands.
- 5. There is a gradual loss of training effects when the intensity and duration is reduced.
- 6. This is considered the transition phase where athletes begin active rest. Any exercise should be low volume and intensity and should be considered recreation.
- 9. The ability of a muscle or muscle group to sustain repeated contractions or continue apply force to a fixed object.
- 12. This is a preparatory phase focusing on high volume, low intensity exercise; developing proper technique; and power/strength exercises