SHS3 Physical Education Health Elective · Semester 1, Week 19

Training Principles for Sports Performance

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.2.LI.1 - Discuss the principles of periodisation

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  1. Define periodisation in their own words and explain why athletes and coaches use it in training programme planning.
  2. Identify and describe the three main phases of periodisation: macrocycle, mesocycle, and microcycle.
  3. Explain the three distinct phases within a training season: preparatory, competitive, and transition phases.
  4. Discuss how the principles of overload, progression, variation, and recovery are integrated within a periodised training plan.
  5. Work collaboratively in groups to present points on periodisation, with each member taking on a defined role (lead, secretary, presenter).

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Curriculum details

Strand
Physical Education (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Training Principles for Sports Performance (2.2)
Content standard
3.2.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of periodisation and its phases 3.2.2.LO.1 Discuss and apply the principles of periodisation for training programme planning.
Indicator
3.2.2.LI.1 - Discuss the principles of periodisation
Suggested placement
Semester 1, Week 19 (Week 19 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
NaCCA curriculum document, p. 106

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: In groups, learners discuss the principles of periodisation and jot down their points. The group lead or secretary reports their group points to the class.
Assessment (3.2.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures of professionals
- Coursebooks
- Videos
- ICT tools, e.g., Laptops, cell phones, projectors, etc.