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For individual training sessions to effectively contribute to the overall objectives of an annual training plan, a coach must understand the outcome of each training session and how their cumulative effects will contribute to athletic development. The Advanced Practice Planning module examines the impact of daily training sequencing, and the manipulations that can affect training outcomes.

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• identify the factors that affect practice planning;
• ensure that practice plans are consistent with the microcycles and phases of which they are part;
• sequence exercises in a practice so that their order is consistent with the research on sequencing;
• develop a plan for training athletic abilities over a microcycle;
• develop a plan for training technical and tactical abilities over a microcycle; and
• develop a plan for a microcycle that helps athletes taper before a competition.

This module gives you the skills needed to:

• promote a positive image of sport, and model it to athletes and those supporting their performance;
• deliver clear messages and explanations when communicating with athletes and their supporters; and
• identify opportunities to interact with all athletes and use feedback to improve and correct performance and behaviour.

This module that will prepare coaches to:

• Identify the athletic abilities required in your athletes’ sport;
• evaluate athletes’ abilities and interpret data to prescribe training;
• understand training principles, methods and protocols; and
• develop and prescribe training protocols specific to your athletes’ age and stage of development.