Pole Vault - Training Program
The following is an overview of a weeks training for each of the three phases of an annual training program for the Pole Vault.
Rules of Competition
The competition rules for this event can be obtained from:
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PeriodisationMaking sure you peak at exactly the right time is one of the most challenging and frustrating aspects of competitive sport. Periodisation: planning your training for peak performance draws on recently published sports research into the science of timing your training and condition so you are at your very best on the day. |
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RecoveryContrary to popular belief, training per se does not make you stronger, faster or fitter. Those benefits only come afterwards, during recovery, when adaptation takes place. No matter how hard you train, without adequate recovery you not only squander your hard training effort – you also struggle to recuperate for your next session. |
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Associated Pages
The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:
- Pole Vault Technique
- Pole Vault Photo Sequence
- Pole Vault Technical Errors
- Pole Vault Training Program
- Pole Vault Drills
- Planning the Training - 6 stages of development
- Find a Coach
- Sport/Event specific articles
Associated Books
The following books provide more information related to this topic:
- How to Teach the Jumps, D. Johnson, ISBN 0 85134 090 3
- Advanced Studies in Physical Education and Sport, P Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 4482345
- Physical Education and the Study of Sport, B. Davis et al., ISBN 0 7234 31752
- Essentials of Exercise Physiology, W.D. McArdle et al., ISBN 0 683 30507 7
- Physical Education and Sport Studies, D. Roscoe et al., ISBN 1 901424 20 0
- The World of Sport Examined, P. Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 438719 9
- Advanced PE for Edexcel, F. Galligan et al., ISBN 0 435 50643 9
- Examining Physical Education, K. Bizley, ISBN 0 435 50660 9
- Sport and PE, K Wesson et al., ISBN 0 340 683821
- PE for you, J. Honeybourne, ISBN 0 7487 3277 2