Which statement correctly describes macrocycle, mesocycle, and microcycle?

• A. Macrocycle spans a season or year; Mesocycle is weeks to a few months; Microcycle is 1-2 weeks
• B. Macrocycle is a daily plan; Mesocycle is a weekly plan; Microcycle is a single session
• C. Macrocycle spans 2-3 months; Mesocycle 6-8 weeks; Microcycle 2-3 days
• D. Macrocycle spans a season or year; Mesocycle is weeks to a few months; Microcycle is 3-7 days

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how training plans are organized into blocks that build on each other over time. The largest block, the macrocycle, guides goals and peak timing for an entire season or year. Within that, mesocycles run for a middle span—weeks to a few months—allowing you to focus on developing specific fitness qualities and adjusting load. The microcycle is the shortest block, usually about a week or two, where you plan the exact sessions, rest days, and progression each week.

So the statement that macrocycle spans a season or year, mesocycle lasts weeks to a few months, and microcycle is about 1–2 weeks fits the common structure: it aligns the long-term objectives with mid-range development and weekly planning. Other options misplace the timeframes—for example, treating the macrocycle as a daily plan or the microcycle as a single session—so they don’t reflect how these blocks stack to create a coherent progression.