Performance Analysis: Triathlon
Important Notice
This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.
Overview
- Introduction to Triathlon
- History
- Rules: National and International Organizations
- Types of Races
- Triathlon Terminology
- Compiling the Necessary Equipment
- Swimming
- Biking
- Running
- Transition areas
- Pre-race/Post-race
- Biomechanics of the Three Sports
- Swimming
- Creating Propulsion
- Technique Improvement
- Swimming Drills
- Biking
- Pedaling Efficiency
- Pedaling Cadence
- Gearing
- Riding Position
- Running
- Mechanics of Running
- Mechanics of Running after biking
- Training
- Safety Concerns
- Water
- Biking
- Training Principles
- Types of Training
- Overload Principle
- Specificity Principle
- Warm-up and Cool-Down
- Developing a Training Program
- Developing a Strength Training Program
- Maintaining a Training Log
- Bike Maintenance
- Nutrition and Body Metabolism
- Essential Nutrients
- Energy Nutrients and Non-Energy Nutrients
- The Triathlete’s Diet
- Pre- and Post-race Recovery
- Carbo loading
- Supplementation
- Injuries
- Recognizing Overtraining
- Types of Injuries within the 3 Sports Disciplines
- Common Injuries
- Injury Prevention
- Racing Triathlons
- Tapering Training
- Final Workouts Prior to a Race
- Race-Day Preparations and Checklist
- Faster Transitions
- Racing Attire
- Racing Tips from the Pros
- Participating in a Sprint-Distance Triathlon
- Coaching Requirements
- Certifications
- Career Paths
References:
Finch, Micheal. Triathlon Training. Human Kinetics; 2004, Windsor.
Town, Glenn and Kearney, Todd. Swim, Bike, Run. Human Kinetics; 1994, Windsor.
Lectures
Training Swims, Training Rides, Training Runs, Strength Training Workouts
Discussion Groups
Practical Coaching and Training Applications
The selection of evaluation tools for this course is based upon:
- Adherence to college evaluation policy regarding number and weighing of evaluations, for example a course of three credits or more should have at least three separate evaluations.
- A developmental approach to evaluation that is sequenced and progressive.
- Evaluation is used as a teaching tool for both students and instructors.
- Commitment to student participation in evaluation through such processes as self and peer evaluation, and program/ instructor evaluation.
The following is presented as an example assessment format for this course:
Class participation | 10% |
Swimming skills | 10% |
Biking skills | 10% |
Running skills | 10% |
Training plan/program | 15% |
Completion of a triathlon | 15% |
Cognitive mid-term exam | 10% |
Cognitive final exam | 20% |
100% |
After completing the course, students will have acquired and be able to demonstrate:
- Thorough working knowledge and understanding of the spirit and rules, history, safety, and etiquette of triathlon.
- Improvement in personal physical fitness by participation in swimming, biking, and running.
- Development of an individualized workout program to successfully complete a sprint-distance triathlon.
- Sharpened skills and techniques in the fundamentals of swimming, biking, and running.
- Developed aptitude for
- Conditioning principles, training methods, training design and planning for triathlon.
- Nutrition and body metabolism during endurance and strength training exercises
- Bike maintenance.
- Practice of training methods that maximize potential and minimize injury.
- Knowledge of certifications and career paths regarding coaching triathletes.
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students
A list of recommended textbooks and materials is provided on the Instructor's Course Outline, which is available to students at the beginning of each semester.
REQUIRED Course Materials
- Cold and warm weather clothing
- Cycling helmet
- Flat tire kit and bike tire pump
- Swim suit and swim goggles
- Running shoes
- Multispeed bike
OPTIONAL Course Materials
- Swim cap
- Eye protection, for biking
Requisites
Prerequisites
Ability to swim 500 meters continuously
Own or have access to a multispeed bike in good working condition.
Corequisites
No corequisite courses.
Equivalencies
No equivalent courses.
Course Guidelines
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Course Transfers
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Institution | Transfer Details for SPSC 1315 | |
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There are no applicable transfer credits for this course. |