Damme, SusanMongan-Rallis, HelenKirckof, Chris2012-12-142017-04-142012-12-142017-04-1420102010https://hdl.handle.net/11299/187526Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Master of Education Degree in the College of Education and Human Service Professions, University of Minnesota Duluth, 2010Committee names: Susan Damme (Chair), Helen Mongan-Rallis. This item has been modified from the original to redact the signatures present.This project looks at the different methods and models of periodization used for training athletes, as well as discuss the efficiency and effectiveness of each model as it pertains to sports training in an attempt to find the most optimal method for training athletes. Specifically, comparisons will be made between the American style of training and those of the former Soviet Republic that used to dominate sport competitions for two decades. The project will culminate in a proposed curriculum for a training program based on the results of the literature review.enTraining efficiencyTraining effectivenessAthletic training methodsMaster of EducationDepartment of EducationCollege of Education and Human Service ProfessionsUniversity of Minnesota DuluthPlan Cs (coursework-based master's degrees)Physical education and training -- Soviet UnionPhysical education and training -- United StatesPeriodization trainingScholarly Text or Essay