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periodization Definition

pe·ri·odi·za·tion (pir′ē ə di zā′s̸hən)

noun

the dividing, as of history or the development of a culture, into chronological periods

periodization Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • training: Sometimes called the periodization of training, sequencing refers to the coordination and ordering of various modes of training over time.

Adjective modifier

  • conventional: The evidence for this is briefly summarized in the following subsections according to conventional cultural-historical periodization.

Modifies a noun

  • plan: So, it's clear that each individual athlete needs his/her own unique periodization plan.
  • theory: Since that time, the Russians have literally led the world in the development of periodization theory.