This course introduces the sport of triathlon from a coaching perspective and provides all the necessary knowledge to start working as an assistant coach. Completing the course is also the Coaches’ Level 1 Course prerequisite.

The course is aimed at all individuals considering becoming triathlon coaches and is continuously open to all audiences with self-enrolment. Before starting a Level 1 course, this must be completed as a pre-requisite.

Individuals completing the course can assist in delivering triathlon training sessions as assistant coaches under the guidance and supervision of an experienced (Level 1 or Level 2) coach. They will be familiar with the following:

• fundamentals of triathlon, including history, governing body and basic rules,
• generic organisation of swim, bike and run sessions,
• coaching specific equity, diversity and inclusion basics,
• and safeguarding basics.

The course is delivered online in a non-facilitated format to promote self-study and flexible progression. Participants must progress independently, demonstrating the ability to do effective self-study using an e-learning system. Similar to the general format of World Triathlon coach education courses, it involves introducing ‘bite-size’ topics of information, followed by an activity that helps better understanding and application. Assessment is automatic based on reading and viewing the full course content and achieving the passing grade for all the quizzes and tests.

Participants can work their way through the learning modules one by one, at their own pace. There are no completion deadlines for self-enrolled individuals. The full learning material can be processed in about eight hours. Participants will get access to a certificate upon successful completion.