May 31, 2025

8:30 PM SWIM COACHING LEVEL 3 PART 3

Periodization, to make an Olympian, Planning

Partha Pratim Majumder, from India

• All participants SHOULD HAVE LEVEL 1 & 2

Swim Engineered Periodization

• 9:30 start
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1. What’s the purpose of periodization when prepping for big meets like the Olympics?

A. To keep workouts random and avoid burnout
B. To break the season into phases that build toward peak performance
C. To make swim practice feel different every week
D. To prioritize gym time over pool time
✅ Correct Answer: B

2. How does Coach Partha Pratim Majumder define the difference between “training” and “workout”?

A. Training is planned with long-term goals; workouts are one-off sessions
B. Training is only for elite athletes
C. Workouts involve more dryland
D. Training means sprint sets, workouts are distance
✅ Correct Answer: A

3. Why do hydrodynamics matter in swimming performance?

A. It helps with lane assignments
B. It improves how smoothly a swimmer moves through the water
C. It allows swimmers to hold their breath longer
D. It teaches better flip turns
✅ Correct Answer: B

4. What’s the key difference between aerobic and anaerobic capacity in swimmers?

A. Aerobic = with oxygen, builds endurance; Anaerobic = without oxygen, boosts speed
B. Aerobic is only for triathletes
C. Anaerobic is better for taper
D. Aerobic is strength training
✅ Correct Answer: A

5. Coach Partha outlines several training zones. What’s their role?

A. They let swimmers train in every lane of the pool
B. They organize effort levels to match energy systems and goals
C. They are just used in taper
D. They determine how many calories a swimmer burns
✅ Correct Answer: B

6. How does lactic acid testing help coaches like Partha evaluate swimmers?

A. It reveals stroke technique issues
B. It gives data on recovery and fatigue thresholds
C. It shows what gear to use in practice
D. It measures height and weight
✅ Correct Answer: B

7. What’s a benefit of tapering in training?

A. Complete rest to avoid soreness
B. Peak performance with reduced fatigue
C. Learning new strokes before a meet
D. Training harder than ever
✅ Correct Answer: B

8. What’s the role of mental prep before big races?

A. Calms nerves and helps athletes stay focused
B. Keeps parents off the pool deck
C. It’s optional if the athlete is fast
D. Only used in professional leagues
✅ Correct Answer: A

9. Why does Coach Partha recommend keeping a training log?

A. It helps both coach and swimmer track patterns, progress, and learning
B. It’s only for swimmers with injuries
C. To create social media content
D. So the coach can remember lane assignments
✅ Correct Answer: A

10. What sets Coach Partha’s periodization apart from old-school methods?

A. He skips dryland entirely
B. He builds flexible, individualized plans that adapt with feedback and data
C. He sticks to the same schedule every season
D. He avoids testing and technology
✅ Correct Answer: B