Periodization Models and Concepts Flashcards
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In block periodization, the 'transmutation' block primarily focuses on which training quality?
Answer: Converting general fitness into sport-specific strength and power
The transmutation block bridges general preparation and competition, converting the fitness base built in the accumulation block into more specific strength and power qualities.
A football lineman trains in the off-season with high volume and moderate intensity, then shifts to lower volume and higher intensity as the season approaches. This progressive narrowing of training focus is known as:
Answer: Periodization funnel (general to specific)
The periodization funnel describes the progressive shift from general, high-volume training toward specific, high-intensity training as competition approaches.
Which periodization model is MOST appropriate for a powerlifter who needs to simultaneously develop maximal strength across multiple lifts year-round?
Answer: Conjugate (concurrent) periodization
Conjugate periodization, which trains multiple strength qualities concurrently using maximal effort and dynamic effort methods, is well-suited for powerlifters training year-round.
Functional overreaching differs from non-functional overreaching primarily in that:
Answer: Functional overreaching results in supercompensation after a short recovery period
Functional overreaching is a planned, short-term state of excessive training load that, after adequate recovery, leads to supercompensation and improved performance.
Which of the following best represents a MICROCYCLE in a periodized training plan?
Answer: A 7-day weekly training schedule
A microcycle is the smallest repeating unit of periodization, typically representing one week of training.
When using daily undulating periodization (DUP), a Monday-Wednesday-Friday training split might assign which of the following loading schemes?
Answer: Monday: strength, Wednesday: hypertrophy, Friday: power — each day has a different training emphasis
DUP assigns different rep ranges and intensity zones on different training days within the same week to vary the training stimulus frequently.
Which of the following describes the concept of 'supercompensation' within periodization theory?
Answer: A temporary increase in fitness above baseline following a training stimulus and subsequent recovery
Supercompensation is the transient elevation of fitness above pre-training baseline that occurs during recovery, forming the theoretical basis for planned training overload.