Course

20807207 Beginning Triathlon
Course Information
Description
Improves fitness levels and training techniques to perform successfully in a sprint, distance, half, or full iron triathlon. Students develop individualized training plans and participate in an in-class mock triathlon. It is recommended that students be able to swim a minimum of 100 yards using proper front crawl technique prior to enrolling.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Increase performance and fitness levels
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration
    Written product - training record
    Criteria
    increase cardiovascular endurance
    increase muscular strength and endurance
    record results of run, swim, and bike sessions

  2. Create individualized workout program
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product - training plan
    Criteria
    plan includes activities and times for training for each week
    plan identifies baseline fitness levels for swimming, biking, and running
    plan implements training techniques recommended by instructor or other resources
    plan includes warm-up and cool-down exercises
    plan identifies general nutritional needs that support performance success

  3. Perform swimming, running, and biking techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration
    Criteria
    use recommended training techniques for swimming as identified by instructor or other resources
    use recommended training techniques for biking as identified by instructor or other resources
    use recommended training techniques for running as identified by instructor or other resources

  4. Complete a triathlon
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration: mock in-class triathlon
    Criteria
    choose a triathlon distance: sprint, olympic distance, half iron, or full iron
    select proper equipment
    apply triathlon rules, regulations, and terminology as specified by your instructor