Training seasons
I can identify the three training seasons and the aims of benefits of each season.
Training seasons
I can identify the three training seasons and the aims of benefits of each season.
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Key learning points
- Pre-season focuses on general aerobic and specific fitness needs to build a base before specialising for the sport.
- During competition (peak playing season), athletes focus on maintaining fitness levels and working on specific skills.
- Post-season (or transition), athletes engage in rest and light aerobic training to maintain a level of general fitness.
Keywords
Season - period of time which competition takes place
Training seasons - division into sectional parts for pre-determined benefits
Pre-season - period leading up to the competitive season, focusing on general aerobic fitness and specific fitness for sport
Peak season - main competitive period when athletes aim to achieve their best performance, maintaining fitness and concentration on skills and set plays
Post-season - period following the competitive season, involving rest and active recovery through light aerobic work
Common misconception
Training seasons align with seasons of the year.
They are very different. Training seasons will align with the type of sport and their compeition period. For example, the football season is currently a different time period to the netball super league and hence their seasons will be set by this.
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
pre-season
peak season
post-season