CPSS Managing Training Load 3

Question 1

Which periodization model deliberately sequences blocks of training to emphasize one primary physical quality at a time?

Accepted Answer

Block periodization

Answer

Block periodization (Issurin) uses concentrated, sequential loading blocks (accumulation → transmutation → realization) to develop one dominant quality per block.

Question 2

In session RPE methodology, an athlete reports a RPE of 7 for a 60-minute session. The session load in arbitrary units (AU) is:

Accepted Answer

420 AU

Answer

Session load = RPE × duration in minutes; 7 × 60 = 420 AU.

Question 3

The 'freshness index' derived from heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring is most useful for:

Accepted Answer

Guiding day-to-day training intensity decisions

Answer

Daily HRV-guided training allows practitioners to individualize intensity on a session-by-session basis, reducing over- or under-training risk.

Question 4

An athlete has a chronic workload (CW) of 400 AU and an acute workload (AW) of 480 AU. Their ACWR is:

Accepted Answer

1.20

Answer

ACWR = AW ÷ CW = 480 ÷ 400 = 1.20, which sits within the recommended 0.8–1.3 range.

Question 5

Why is it recommended to limit weekly training load increases to no more than 10% when building a training program?

Accepted Answer

To allow connective tissue adequate time to remodel and strengthen

Answer

Tendons and ligaments adapt more slowly than muscle and cardiovascular tissue, making gradual load increases critical to prevent connective-tissue injury.

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CPSS Managing Training Load 3