Planning II

Mesocycle Planning

Develop an understanding of the physical and technical considerations when designing and implementing a 4 to 6 week training programme in relation to the time of the year.

How long is the workshop?

• This course will be integrated in to Athletics Development & Physical Preparation III and Technical Development III courses.

What will I learn?

You will develop an understanding of the physical and technical considerations when designing and implementing a 4 to 6 week training block. How these components are developed in relation to the phase of the year (General Preparation, Specific Preparation, Pre-competition and Competition), and the stage of athlete development.

Topics include:

• Function of planning levels and where the Mesocycle sits
• Objectives that determine the content of the Mesocycle
• Duration of Mesocycles
• Rules of Mesocycle construction
• Quantifying Training Loads within Mesocycles
• Principles of Training
• Integration of physical components

What will I be able to do?

• Design and implement an athlete centred training plan for a 4 to 6 week period
• Prioritise key physical and technical components in achieving phase objective goals
• Physically and technically prepare the athlete for the achievement of an optimal improvement in their performance

This workshop will be integrated in to Athletic Development & Physical Preparation III and Technical Development III Courses.