Periodisation involves dividing the training year into phases with the goal of peaking performance for important events. It prevents overtraining and injury by gradually increasing intensity over various cycles. The training year consists of an off-season, general preparation, specific preparation, and competitive phases of varying lengths focused on different activities to optimally develop sports performance.

1. Lloyd Dean
Periodisation

2. Objectives
By the end of the lesson you should be able to:
State the importance of Periodisation
Differentiate between macro, meso and micro cycles
Explain the phases involved long term planning

3. Periodisation
What is it?
The division of the training year into manageable phases with the
objective of improving performance for a peak(s) at predetermined
time (s). (Smith, 2003)
Why is it used?
Peaking at key times
Prevent overtraining
Injury prevention
Optimise sports development
What are the benefits?
Optimise sports development

5. Key Terms In Periodisation
Macrocycle
Mesocycle
Microcycle
Peak
Tapering
Block
Competition
Phase
Annual Plan

6. Phases in Periodisation
Off Season
Competitive
General Preparation
Pre-Competitive
Preparation
Specific Preparation
What order would each be
in?
What types of activities
would be involved in each?
How long is each phase?

7. Objectives
You should now be able to:
State the importance of Periodisation
Differentiate between macro, meso and micro cycles
Explain the phases involved long term planning