CSCS CSCS Periodization & Performance Planning

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a macrocycle in periodized training?

Accepted Answer

Organize training into a long-term structure (typically one year) aligned with competition goals

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Plan daily workout sequences

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Determine the rep and set scheme for a single session

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Schedule deload weeks every four weeks

Question 2

In traditional (linear) periodization, which phase typically follows the hypertrophy/endurance phase?

Accepted Answer

Basic strength phase

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Peaking phase

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Power phase

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Transition (active rest) phase

Question 3

Which periodization model manipulates training variables on a daily or weekly basis rather than in multi-week blocks?

Accepted Answer

Undulating (nonlinear) periodization

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Linear periodization

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Block periodization

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Reverse periodization

Question 4

The concept of 'supercompensation' predicts that performance capacity will peak at what point?

Accepted Answer

After recovery from a training load, when capacity exceeds baseline

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Immediately after a high-intensity training session

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During the fatigue phase following overload

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Only after a minimum of 6 weeks of deloading

Question 5

Which term describes a planned reduction in training volume or intensity designed to allow full recovery before competition?

Accepted Answer

Tapering

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Overreaching

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Potentiation

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Detraining

Question 6

What distinguishes 'functional overreaching' from 'non-functional overreaching'?

Accepted Answer

Functional overreaching results in short-term performance decline that reverses with rest in days to weeks; non-functional overreaching takes weeks to months to resolve

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Functional overreaching involves permanent performance decline; non-functional is temporary

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Only non-functional overreaching is planned by the strength coach

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Functional overreaching exclusively affects aerobic athletes