Cambridge OCR A Level · Physical Education - H555
2 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Periodisation of training.
An elite marathon runner is planning their annual training program using periodisation. During the preparatory phase of the macrocycle, which of the following best describes the typical relationship between training volume and training intensity?
In the context of periodisation, a coach calculates that a 12-month macrocycle contains 12 mesocycles, each consisting of 4 microcycles. If an athlete requires a 2-week tapering period immediately before the competitive phase begins, which statement accurately reflects the planning of these cycles?
An athlete is planning their year using periodisation. Identify the specific cycle that typically lasts between 4 to 12 weeks to focus on a particular unit of training, and explain the primary objective of the transition phase within the annual plan.
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An elite athlete is moving from the preparatory phase to the competitive phase within their annual training program. Describe the primary shift in training focus that must occur during this transition to ensure peak performance, and identify which specific periodisation cycle typically represents a single week of this new phase.
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A professional triathlete plans their year using a macrocycle split into preparatory, competitive, and transition phases. Explain the specific purpose of the tapering process within the competitive phase and how it differs from the objectives of the transition phase.
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An elite endurance athlete is planning their annual training program using periodisation.
(a) Explain the specific role of the macrocycle, mesocycle, and microcycle in ensuring the athlete avoids overtraining while reaching peak performance for a major championship.
(b) During the competitive phase, athletes often undergo tapering. Evaluate why this process is critical for physiological recovery and performance optimization.
(c) Describe the primary objective of the transition phase and explain how a lack of structure in this phase could negatively impact the subsequent preparatory phase.
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