World Triathlon

Course Language: English

Facilitator: Yannick BOURSEAUX (FRA),Neil MACLEOD (ITA)

Contact: Eric Angstadt - World Triathlon Para triathlon Senior Manager

Course Venue: Al-Khobar

Program
Day of initial activities (Saturday 3rd)
Technical sessions with athletes

Day one (Sunday 4th)
Introduction to para triathlon, classification, eligibility and para triathlon categories
Swimming for Para Triathlon (rules included)
Cycling for Para Triathlon (rules included)
Running for Para Triathlon (rules included)
Transitions for Para Triathlon (rules included)
Sport Specific Adaptive Equipment (rules included)
Practical: Swim exercises – transitions – water exit training

Day two (Monday 5th)
Role of the coach
Prevention and health issues
Antidoping basics
Para Triathlon Classification
Qualification Rules and Pathway, events.
Sport development strategy and best practices
Practical: Equipment analysis and test (bike-run), technical exercises
Final test and check of competencies

Closest airport: King Fahd International Airport