Event Title
Periodization for a Collegiate Wrestler
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Exercise Science
Mentor Information
Amy Crawley, crawleam@gvsu.edu
Location
Kirkhof Center KC57
Start Date
13-4-2011 1:00 PM
End Date
13-4-2011 2:00 PM
Abstract
Performing any event for only seven minutes may not seem like a long time to be competitive. For a wrestler however, seven minutes seems like an eternity. The physical conditioning of a wrestler is unique in that one must have exceptional muscular strength, flexibility, and endurance. Any imbalance among these could cost a wrestler the entire match. The purpose of this project was to provide a year-long training schedule for a collegiate wrestler that examines the training and nutrition needed to stay in competitive form year-round. A wrestler's training regimen needs to be examined, as well as the skills needed to improve performance. This study was purely theoretical and was not tested on any collegiate wrestlers or athletes. The training schedule shown may not suit all wrestlers and therefore cannot be generalized to fit the entire population. By following this program, wrestlers should have a better grasp on the training volumes and skills they must maintain throughout the year.
Periodization for a Collegiate Wrestler
Kirkhof Center KC57
Performing any event for only seven minutes may not seem like a long time to be competitive. For a wrestler however, seven minutes seems like an eternity. The physical conditioning of a wrestler is unique in that one must have exceptional muscular strength, flexibility, and endurance. Any imbalance among these could cost a wrestler the entire match. The purpose of this project was to provide a year-long training schedule for a collegiate wrestler that examines the training and nutrition needed to stay in competitive form year-round. A wrestler's training regimen needs to be examined, as well as the skills needed to improve performance. This study was purely theoretical and was not tested on any collegiate wrestlers or athletes. The training schedule shown may not suit all wrestlers and therefore cannot be generalized to fit the entire population. By following this program, wrestlers should have a better grasp on the training volumes and skills they must maintain throughout the year.