Planning I

Microcycle and in-session planning

Planning the physical and technical components in to a training session and a training week.

How long is the workshop?

• In-session planning is incorporated into Athletics Development & Physical Preparation I and Technical Development I courses
• Microcycle planning is incorporated into Athletic Development & Physical Preparation II and Technical Development II courses

What will I learn?

Learn how to plan multiple unit training sessions and design a microcycle within a given period of the year based on the training objectives and the stage of development of the athlete.

Topics covered include:

• Planning multiple unit training sessions
• Microcycle construction
• Planning the physical and technical components into a programme
• Function of planning levels and where the microcycle sits

What will I be able to do?

You will have the knowledge and planning skills to design an integrated microcycle plan for given period of the year. You will also be able to design a series of training units (modules) within a session plan that considers the athletes’ physical and technical competence in running, jumping and throwing, based on the athlete’s individual athletic development.

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