The Three Training Seasons (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards

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Pre-season (preparation phase) definition

Period up to the competition

Pre-season: Purpose of continuous/fartlek/interval training

To increase aerobic fitness

Pre-season: Purpose of weight training

To build strength and muscular endurance

Pre-season benefit: What can be regained?

Fitness and skills lost during post-season

Pre-season benefit: Impact on early season matches

Matches at start of season are more successful

Competitive season (peak) definition

The playing season

Competitive season: Match frequency

Matches every week

Competitive season: Why is training limited?

May cause fatigue which would decrease performance

Competitive season: Training concentration areas

Skills, set plays, and tactics

Competitive season: What is maintained?

Fitness levels and quality of performance

Post-season (transition phase) definition

Rest, active recovery & light aerobic work after season

Post-season: Two types of training

Rest and light aerobic exercise

Post-season benefit: Athlete readiness

Fully rested and ready for pre-season

Post-season benefit: Fitness impact

Not too much fitness is lost

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