Abstract des Autors

An outstanding aspect of periodization theory is its ability to adapt to any sport. Whether it is football, basketball, gymnastics, cycling, track and field, or virtually any other sport, the same basic principles apply when designing a training program. However, a few problems can develop when planning the training program. While working with more than one coach, and in most cases more than one athlete, the general terminology and concepts of periodization can become confused. Sometimes it is just a problem of semantics, but other times it is a basic misunderstanding of the underlying principles of periodization. Compounding this obstacle is the old-school approach of some coaches. Decisions on training must be based on sport-specific biomechanics and physiology as well as on previous experience, not solely on the latter. Assuming all the concepts and terminology of periodization are understood, there are still the real-world time constraints to deal with when working with college athletes. These time constraints help translate training theory into practical training. This article reviews the basic concepts of periodization and discusses a highly effective training program for college sprinters. Verf.-Referat