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Flexed Biceps

Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance

Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy

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Woman Lifting Weights

Chapter 2 - Cardio - Respiratory Exercise Physiology

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Peanuts

Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems

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Chart Increasing

Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis

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Trophy

Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport

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Bar-Chart

Chapter 6 - Measurement & Evaluation Of Human Performance

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance

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Pill

Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids

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Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport

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Fire

Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise

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Grimacing Face

Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance

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Brain

Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training

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Downcast Face with Sweat

Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes

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Stethoscope

Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health

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Red Apple

Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise

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Chart Decreasing

Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work

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Writing Hand

Chapter 18 - Perparing for your exams 

Imagine you&rsquo;re planning a big party - you can&#39;t just throw everything together on the day! You need to prepare in stages: sending out invites, buying food, setting up decorations. Periodization in sports is just like that! It&rsquo;s all about planning training in phases to make sure an athlete shines when it matters most.

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	<li>
	It&#39;s a fancy way of structuring training into different &ldquo;phases&rdquo;.
	</li>
	<li>
	Aim: Get the athlete to their best condition for the big events.

	For instance

	<ul>
		<li>Track athletes? They might want to be at their peak for multiple races in a year.</li>
		<li>Soccer stars? They&rsquo;ll want to kick off the season with a bang and keep that energy alive till the last match.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	How it&rsquo;s set up can vary based on the sport, the athlete&rsquo;s level, experience, potential, and the sporting calendar.
	</li>
	<li>
	But generally, it&rsquo;s divided into 3 main parts

	<ul>
		<li>Transition (Post-Season): Think of it like your winter holidays after a full year of school.</li>
		<li>Preparation (Pre-Season): It&#39;s like revising before the exams.</li>
		<li>Competition: Showtime! It&rsquo;s like taking the actual exams.</li>
		<li>These phases are like a circle dance. After one ends, the next begins!</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

After a season of sweating it out, athletes are often super tired, both mentally and physically.

<ul>
	<li>Duration: Usually 3-4 weeks, but no longer than 5.</li>
	<li>Goal: Help athletes refresh and recharge before the next training phase.</li>
</ul>

But here&rsquo;s the catch! Rest doesn&rsquo;t mean doing absolutely nothing. If athletes just laze around, they&rsquo;ll lose all the fitness they worked so hard for. This is called &quot;detraining&quot;. So, the trick is to keep active, but in fun, different ways.

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For instance: A 400-meter runner might ditch the track for some off-road biking or maybe even a splash in the pool. It&rsquo;s like when you take a break from studying math to paint or play music!

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Key Takeaway: The transition phase is all about balance. It&rsquo;s not about quitting all physical activities, but rather switching things up to keep it interesting and relaxing.

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Happy studying and remember - it&#39;s all about pacing yourself, just like our athletes! 🌟🏃&zwj;♂️🌟

Unlock Athletic Peak Performance With Periodization Training

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Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance

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Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance

Unlock Athletic Peak Performance With Periodization Training

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The cool concept of periodization 🚴

What’s periodization? ✨

Unlock the Full Content!