What are the three types of training plans?

• A. Short-range, Near-term, and Long-range
• B. Long-range, Short-range, and Near-term
• C. Near-term, Long-range, and Short-range
• D. Global, Local, and Individual

Answer: (B)

Training plans are organized by how far ahead you’re planning. The best way to shape a plan is to start with the big picture, then define the intermediate steps, and finally outline the immediate actions. A long-range plan sets the overall objectives and timeline that stretch months or years. A short-range plan translates those objectives into intermediate milestones that can be reached over weeks or a few months. A near-term plan focuses on the immediate actions needed in the coming days or weeks to keep progress moving toward those milestones. Together, these horizons cover the full progression from long-term goals to daily tasks, which is why long-range, short-range, and near-term form the standard three types. Other options use nonstandard terms or reorder the same ideas, but they don’t reflect the conventional time-horizon structure as clearly.