APA 3325 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Monowheel, Overtraining, Glycogen

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Human Kinetics
• Course: APA 3325
• Professor: carlagreuts

Document Summary

Periodization: an annual plan is necessary to maximize physiological adaptations which will. Competitive period: tapering phase, reduction of workload preceding key competitions; allows athlete regeneration prior to main competitions taper athletes to peak , emphasis on tactical preparation, competitive phases vary: by sport; by level. Some sports multiple peaks : other sports championship phases, taper/peak process usually lasts 10 days to 3 wks, tapering: reduced training volume/intensity; decreased number of practices/ competitions. Peaking: increase intensity in simulated training and meaningful mental-skills practice: beneficial to incorporate taper/peak phases into yearly plan (help prep for major competitions) Peaking can be mental, more intense training focused on the comp. An example of peaking is like short course and long course; you have multiple peak moments. When making annual plan, you need to see if the sport requires one big peak or muiltiple peaks. Transition period: athletes recover from mental/emotional stress of competing; physical recovery. Down-time yet important time to assist athletes: recreational/rejuvenation activities.