Your final report should contain each of the sections described below. When appropriate, cite referenced sources using AMA format.
General Periodized Training Plan (one year): Once objectives and an assessment plan have been established for the training program, develop a periodized training and testing outline for one year (macrocycle). The plan should describe the specific training goals, modes of training, and testing schedule for each mesocycle (periods lasting from several weeks to months). The description of the modes of training for the whole year should include details on how training variables (for resistance training and other forms of training) will change throughout the year. Provide rationale for all elements of this section. Use figure 21.5 in the textbook as a guide for your outline, and also include text briefly explain your outline and provide rationale.
Detailed Preparatory Training Plan: Identify a period of time within the training year where a preparatory mesocycle should be implemented and develop a detailed training plan for the entire phase of training. The plan should describe the specific training goals, modes of training, and testing schedule for the preparatory mesocycle, with details of each training session. The preparatory mesocycle should be a time where strength and conditioning is the primary training emphasis and sport-specific activities (practices and games are limited) are limited. Work with your assigned coach to identify a time of the year that is practical and will be the most impactful on team performance. Provide a rationale for the timing of the preparatory mesocycle, modes of training, and testing schedule.
