Periodisation – The Makeup of a Normal Training Week – Leeds Carnegie – Professional Rugby Team
- Post match recovery and injury assessment
- Second recovery session and injury update
- First lifting session and light training / individual video analysis
- Conditioning of both fit and injured players
- Skill sessions / team runs / video sessions
- More recovery / days off / physio sessions
- Final preparation – periodisation
- Match
Week 34 – Competition
Week 35 – Competition
Periodisation – Performance Criteria In Season
- Maintain /improve physical KPI’s
- Eliminate any physical weaknesses
- Maintain / promote physical adaptations including all relevant fitness components. Keep the plates spinning
- Regular assessment / testing as non-invasive as possible
- Assess wellness if possible
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Planning a Season and Periodisation are covered in the Diploma of Sport.
