Theory of Periodisation

2. First stage of training periodisation plan
4. Is optimal state of athletic readiness.
5. During the __________ phase, an athlete moves from general fitness to a game specific nature.
8. Second stage of training periodisation plan
11. Macrocycles can be split into four ________ _____.
12. Many elite athletes reduce aspects of their training (notably work volume) in the weeks leading up to competition.
13. Third stage of training periodisation plan
17. Training excessively
18. __________ the optimal level of fitness is key in the competition phase.
19. Phase that lasts for 7-10 days.

1. Creating an ______ ____ is helpful for determining times in the year when a particular sport must take priority over all others
3. Annual plans can consist of 1 or more _______.
6. ________ lowest in the competition phase
7. ________ is highest in the competition phase
9. Progressively decreases in the competition phase.
10. Smallest building block in the periodisation model.
14. Training phases can be further divided into a series of 4-6 blocks, known as__________.
15. Fourth stage of training periodisation plan
16. Building _________ is the aim of the preparation phase