In an annual training plan, the classical progression of volume and intensity shifts
from - ANSWERhigher volumes and lower intensities toward lower volumes and
higher intensities
Which of the following is the primary reason for sport scientists to stay abreast of the
evolving body of scientific training knowledge? - ANSWERto make informed
recommendations about new training, recovery, or nutritional methods that may be
considered for implementation by the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
The periodization model that allows for several training factors to be trained
simultaneously with varying emphasis over time is known as - ANSWERthe
emphasis or pendulum training model
Which of the following factors should ideally be considered when developing a
periodization plan or strategy? - ANSWERthe athlete's physical training program,
recovery and nutritional strategies, and psychological and motor skill development
Periodization is a rigid programming construct that does not account for the
individual athlete's ability to adapt to training stressors. - ANSWERFalse
Sport scientists play a critical role in periodization and programming because -
ANSWERthey possess unique skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting
monitoring data
Most commonly, the periodized training plan comprises a total of seven interrelated
levels (or time intervals). Select the correct order of these intervals from longest to
shortest. - ANSWERmultiyear plan, annual plan, macrocycle, mesocycle, microcycle,
training day, training session
The process of organizing _________ strategies and aligning them with targeted
_________ goals and timelines is the planning construct referred to as _________. -
ANSWERprogramming; performance; periodization
__________ is a macro-management strategy that serves as a training blueprint and
forecasting tool, whereas __________ delineates modes and methods used to
structure the training stimulus the athlete is exposed to. - ANSWERPeriodization;
programming
The periodization model that arranges a limited number of training factors in a logical
pattern toward a targeted outcome is known as - ANSWERthe sequential or block
training model