Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2024

Course Language: English

About the 2024 World Triathlon Testing and Benchmarking CPD Course:
The Continuous Professional Development (CPD) course provides a comprehensive understanding of the importance of Testing and Benchmarking in Triathlon. Participants will learn various testing protocols and tools for measuring and improving swimming, cycling, running, and strength performance. Through data analysis and interpretation, attendees will assess the training program’s efficacy and develop strategies for improvement.

Course Overview:
This course offers a comprehensive insight into the significance of testing and benchmarking in triathlon. It will explore different testing protocols, focusing primarily on indirect testing and the tools used to evaluate and enhance an athlete’s performance in swimming, cycling, and running, as well as strength and body composition. Participants will learn how to use testing, benchmarking, and data analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of their training programs, set specific and achievable training and racing goals, and identify athletes’ strengths and weaknesses.

Throughout the course, you will engage in a combination of lectures, practical exercises, videos, case studies, and group discussions. Our facilitators and experts in the field will guide you through evidence-based principles and practical applications.

Content:
The course will be divided into several modules, covering different aspects of testing and benchmarking in triathlon. These modules will cover the following topics:

• The importance of testing and benchmarking in triathlon
• Fundamental tests (flexibility, robustness, strength)
• Tools for testing and benchmarking
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Physiological profiles

Important Dates & Information:

• Registration Period: 7-31 October 2024
• Course Activities: Starting from 4 November 2024
• Key Webinars & Keynote Speakers:
• Project Lead: Vicent Beltran (ESP) - World Triathlon Coach Facilitator
• Webinar 1 (Sport Science, Lab & Field Testing): 7 November 2024 at 14:00 CET - Irina Zelenkova, PhD
• Webinar 2 (Applied Physiology. The Road to the Olympic Medals): 14 November 2024 at 14:00 CET - Fabio Rastelli (ITA)
• Webinar 3 (Data Analysis & Data Interpretation): 21 November 2024 at 14:00 CET - Vicent Beltran (ESP)
• Webinar 4 (Understanding the Specific Physiological Demands of the Competition & Round Table): 28 November 2024 at 14:00 CET - Tyler Smith (BER) & Matthew Wright (BAR), Paris 2024 Olympians & Team World Triathlon Members
• Languages Available: The course content is presented in English ,with auto-translation via Google Translation. There will be live translation into French and Spanish during the webinars.

Registration Process:

World Triathlon Certified Coaches can self-enroll in the course through the Education & Knowledge HUB.

Individuals with no World Triathlon coaching certification are also welcome, first they need to create a new account on the platform, then self-enroll in the course. These participants will be given access to the Education & Knowledge HUB based on their registrations.

Requirements:
World Triathlon will provide attendance certificates to course participants who:
● Read all the content on the Education & Knowledge HUB, and
● Successfully complete checking of knowledge tasks or activities.

Curriculum:
You can find the curriculum in the downloads section below