Question

The __ phase aims to gradually increase volume and intensity of training to peak levels prior to the competitive season. The __ phase is the __ (in-season) period, and the aim is to keep athletes in top condition while minimizing overtraining and burnout. The __ phase (off-season) is the point where a competitive phase ends, and the athlete begins to incorporate active rest and tapers down the intensity of workouts.

A) Warm-up, Peak, Recovery
B) Preparation, Competition, Transition
C) Starting point, Showdown, Wind-down
D) Introductory, Climax, Relaxation

Answer 1

The preparation phase aims to gradually increase training volume and intensity, the competition phase is the in-season period, and the transition phase is the off-season period.

Step-by-step explanation:

The preparation phase aims to gradually increase volume and intensity of training to peak levels prior to the competitive season.

The competition phase is the in-season period, and the aim is to keep athletes in top condition while minimizing overtraining and burnout.

The transition phase (off-season) is the point where a competitive phase ends, and the athlete begins to incorporate active rest and tapers down the intensity of workouts.

correct option B) Preparation, Competition, Transition