Phases+of+Competition


 * __PRE, IN AND POST SEASON__**

Read through the following power point before completing any activities.




 * Preparation Phase**


 * Phase lasts 6-12 weeks.
 * High volume of training at moderate levels of intensity
 * Target appropriate energy system

The preparation phase is mainly concerned with:
 * Improving fitness
 * Developingskill level for competition
 * Improve biomechanics
 * Teach mental skills
 * Introduce strategies to players

This can be achieved through endurance, strength and skilltraining through such methods as: continuous trainng, fartlek, interval, circuits and resistance work.


 * Competition Phase**


 * Varies in duration depending on the sport
 * Concerned with maintaining fitness developed in the preparatory phase
 * Intensity increases but volume of training decreases

The competitiion phase is concerned with:
 * Maintaining stamina
 * Practice/improve tactics and strategies
 * Perfect skill execution
 * Development of mental skills

This can be achieved through:
 * Additional work on the fitnes components
 * Specific skills practices (focus on activities that relate to competition requirements including volume and intensity)
 * Continuation of conditioning training
 * Use of small games and resistance work to increase intensity

This phase has many periods in which volume and intensity are manipulated in order to allow the body to regenerate and for the athlete to reach top form at the right time = PEAKING FOR PERFORMANCE


 * Transition Phase**

When the athlete has time for rest and recovery. Usually lasts around 3-5 weeks. Provides the opportunity to restore mental and physical energy and prevents staleness leaading into the competitive season.

Characterised by:
 * 1 week of total rest
 * Training sessions are reduced with a decrease in volume and intensity
 * Diet modifications
 * Maintain strength and flexbility
 * Work on weaknesses


 * __Activity 1__**

Review and glue in sheets on phases of competition


 * Peakng for Performance**

Is trying to have an athlete or team ready for a major game or competition eg:Olympics. The coach tries to build performance levels until they peak for the major game or competition. This is achieved through an increase in volume and intensity in training in the months before the major event but prior to the event volume and intensity is reduced (tapering) which allows a peak in performance. In this state athletes usually experience;
 * Excellent health
 * Increased rate of recovery from training
 * Body sytems function more efficiently
 * Increased coordination
 * Increased self confidence and motivation
 * A state of mental alertness


 * Tapering**

See notes in the power point presentation.


 * __Activity 2__**

Go to the following website below and answer questions a, b and c. Click on the button at the end of the questions to compare our answers.

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