Course Catalogue

Module Title: Periodization Training for Sports 

Module Code: PTS301

Programme Title: Bachelor of Sports and Health Sciences

Credit Value: 12 credits

Objectives of the module

This module introduces students to the concept of Periodization of training - the central concepts of training theory. It orients the students through the process of developing periodization training plans. It would help the students make pre-season, season and offseason planning according to the sport they are specialized in. Students further learn to divide the training period into macro and micro cycles so that they are prepared in intricate details of planning. Individual workout plans and practical execution of developed plans are part of the module which provides hands on experience.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module, student will be able to:

  1. Outline the process of developing periodized training plans.
  2. Explain the importance of the annual training plan.
  3. Justify how actual training interventions are derived.
  4. Identify the schedule of main competitions so that peaking strategies can be considered
  5. Explain the peaking process and how training can be manipulated in order to increase the likelihood of high levels of performance at the appropriate times.
  6. Describe macro and micro training cycles.
  7. Develop individual workout plan and apply in a specific sports setting with detail information.

Assessment Approach

Assessment mode

Quantity

Weighting

1.    Assignments

3

20%

2.    Class Tests

2

10%

3.    Class participation / field report

 

10%

4.    Midterm Examination

1

10%

Total Continuous Assessment (CA)

 

50%

Summative Assessment (2.5 Hours written examination)

1

50%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject Matter

Session (Hours)

Topics

Teaching & Learning Strategies

Mode of Assessment

1 (12 Hrs)

1.    Unit I: Periodization

1.1.        Needs of Periodization

1.2.        Classifying annual plans

1.3.        Selective Periodization Games Classification & Games Categories

1.4.        Stress: Planning and Periodization

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion

 

2 (12 Hrs)

2.    Unit II: Periodization of strength training

2.1.        Anatomical  Adaptations

2.2.        Maximum strength Phase

2.3.        Conversion Phase

2.4.        Maintenance Phase

2.5.        Cessation Phase

2.6.        Compensation Phase

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion  followed by Demonstration, practice and execution

Class Test

3 (12 Hrs)

3.    Unit III: Periodization of Endurance

3.1.        Aerobic Endurance

3.2.        Aerobic and Specific Endurance

3.3.        Specific Endurance Training

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion  followed by Demonstration, practice and execution

 

4 (12 Hrs)

4.    Unit IV: Periodization of Speed

4.1.        Aerobic and Anaerobic Endurance Phase

4.2.        Maximum Speed and Anaerobic Endurance Phase

4.3.        Specific Speed Phase

4.4.        Specific Speed Agility and Reactive Agility Phase

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion  followed by Demonstration, practice and execution

 Assignment 1 (Minor)

5 (12

Hrs)

 

5.    Unit V: Integrated Periodization (specify details)

5.1.        Construct and delivery of  appropriately designed training plans

5.2.        Identification and building an interdisciplinary team of experts

5.3.        Sports enhancement team including sport scientists, sport psychologists, nutritionists, biomechanists, and sports medicine professionals.

5.4.        Team approach in interpreting, developing, and implement new training methods in the context of a periodized training plan

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion  followed by Demonstration, practice and execution

Field report presentation

6 (12 Hrs)

6.    Unit VI: Annual Training Plan Phases and Characteristics

6.1.      Preparatory Phase

6.1.1.    General Preparatory Subphase

6.1.2.    Specific Preparatory Sub phase

6.2.      Competitive Phase

6.2.1.    Precompetitive Sub phase

6.2.2.    Main Competitive Sub phase

6.2.2.1.    Unloading or Tapering Subphase

6.2.2.2.    Special Preparation Period

6.3.      Transition Phase

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion 

 

7 (12 Hrs)

7.    Unit VII: Chart of the annual training plan

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion 

 

8 (12 Hrs)

8.    Unit VIII: Criteria for Compiling an Annual Plan

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion 

Assignment 2 (Major)

9 (12 Hrs)

9.    Unit IX: Peaking for Competition

9.1.        Defining a Taper

9.2.        Competition phase of  the annual plan

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion  followed by Demonstration, practice and execution

 

10 (12 Hrs)

10.  Unit X: Training Cycles

11.  Micro Cycle

12.  Meso Cycle

13.  Macro Cycle

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion 

 

11 (12 Hrs)

14.  Unit XI: Workout Planning

14.1.     Importance of planning

14.2.     Planning requirements

14.3.     Types of training plans

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion 

 

12 (12 Hrs)

15.  Unit XII: Training session

15.1.     Daily Cycle of Training

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion 

Class Test

12 (12 Hrs)

16.  Unit XIII: Modelling the Training session Plan

Lecture, discussion (peer, group and class) video clips, PowerPoint and VLE forum discussion  followed by Demonstration, practice and execution

 Practicals

 

Reading List:

Mandatory Reading

Tudor, O.B, Haff, G.G. (2009). Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training (5th  Ed). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Supplementary Reading

Launder, A.G. (2001).  Play practice.  Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
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