18 Questions
What is the typical duration of a microcycle in training?
One week
What does the term 'macrocycle' historically refer to in resistance training?
One training year
In AFL, what is the typical duration of long-term planning before reaching the elite level?
Sixteen years
What is the goal of 'active rest' in training?
To recover physically and psychologically
Which term refers to the early pre-season phase in European terminology?
Preparation phase
What phase of training refers to the period of less stressful training in European terminology?
Second-transition
What is the primary purpose of periodization in team sports training?
To organize the training process for long-term fitness gains
Which of the following is not a principle of training to be considered in periodization?
Standardization
What is the term used for a short-term training cycle in periodization?
Microcycle
Which period in a team sports season involves active rest and reduced training loads?
Off-season
What is the purpose of manipulating intensity and volume of training in periodized plans?
To modify the overload on the athlete
Which Australian Football League (AFL) training program is an example of a periodized plan?
AFL Toyota Premiership Season 2015
What is the approximate length of a macrocycle in a periodized training plan?
2-6 microcycles
What are the typical phases in the annual plan for an athlete?
Preparatory, Competitive, and Transition
What is the importance of active rest during the transition phase?
To prevent athletes from de-conditioning too much
What is the typical length of the pre-season in the Australian A-League?
3-4 months
What is the significance of training load by round in a periodized plan?
To manage fatigue and recovery
What is the relationship between acute:chronic workload and injury likelihood?
There is a strong polynomial relationship between acute:chronic workload and injury likelihood
Test your knowledge on the concept of periodization in sports training, as discussed in the book 'Periodization' by Bompa and Haff. Questions cover the design of periodized plans and the potential for improvement in athletes.
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