Periodisation
Book chapter
Chavda, S., Turner, A. and Comfort, P. 2022. Periodisation. in: Turner, A. and Comfort, P. (ed.) Accessibility symbol Accessibility Information Book Advanced Strength and Conditioning: An Evidence-based Approach Routledge. pp. 111-132
| Chapter title | Periodisation |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chavda, S., Turner, A. and Comfort, P. |
| Abstract | Periodisation (also referred to as phase potentiation) is regarded as a superior method for developing an athlete’s performance (Fleck, 1999; Haff, 2004a; Haff, 2004b; Stone, et al., 1999; Stone, et al., 1999; Stone, et al., 2000). However, because peak performance can only be maintained for 2 to 3 weeks (Stone, Stone, & Sands, 2007), the ability to phase training appropriately to ensure that the athlete’s peak level of performance coincides with a competition date long into the future (e.g., the Olympics, or key matches in team sports) is a fundamental skill to all strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches. Such levels of performance may only be attained following the appropriate application of periodisation, whereby a calculated manipulation of training parameters (e.g. frequency, intensity, duration, volume, exercise selection) ensures optimal adaptations and minimal fatigue at the point of competition. Despite an apparent lack of scientific rigour to govern its application (Cissik, Hedrick, & Barnes, 2008; Fleck, 1999; Fry, Morton, & Kreast, 1992; Plisk & Stone, 2003; Stone, et al., 1999), periodisation is widely practised (Durell, Puyol, & Barnes, 2003; Ebben & Blackard, 2001; Ebben, Carroll, & Simenz, 2004; Simenz, Dugan, & Ebben, 2005) and recommended (Haff, 2004a; Haff, 2004b; Plisk & Stone, 2003). |
| Sustainable Development Goals | 3 Good health and well-being |
| Middlesex University Theme | Health & Wellbeing |
| Page range | 111-132 |
| Book title | Accessibility symbol Accessibility Information Book Advanced Strength and Conditioning: An Evidence-based Approach |
| Editors | Turner, A. and Comfort, P. |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Edition | 2nd |
| ISBN | |
| Paperback | 0367491354 |
| Paperback | 9780367491352 |
| Hardcover | 9780367491369 |
| Electronic | 9781003044734 |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 14 Feb 2022 |
| 15 Feb 2022 | |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 2020 |
| Deposited | 13 May 2026 |
| Output status | Published |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003044734-10 |
| Related Output | |
| Is part of | https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003044734 |
| Is part of | https://www.routledge.com/9780367491352 |
| Language | English |
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