Title:
Exercise Physiology and Power / Pace Analysis for Triathlon Coaches
Dates:
Saturday, January 19th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, January 20th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location:
Kean University
Athletic Training Department Library
Harwood Arena
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
Lecturer:
Dr. Philip Friere Skiba
Sponsors:
PhysFarm Training Systems LLC
Kean University Athletic Training Department
Learning Objectives:
1. Thorough discussion of the major points of exercise physiology and biomechanics as they apply to coaching endurance athletics (primarily triathletes).
2. Practical application of recent developments to the training of triathletes of all ability levels, including power, GPS and HR analysis.
3. Use of peer-reviewed data to develop best practices for coaching.
Lectures To Include:
Human Anatomy: Reviewing the human machine, the parts, and the implications for addressing different systems to improve athletic performance. The basics of biomechanics.
VO2max: Determinants, importance, alternative theories and implications for training techniques using power and/or pace.
Lactate Threshold: Determinants, recent developments and training techniques. Application and comparison of different field tests, power / data analysis techniques, and implications for training.
Efficiency and Economy: Determinants and importance as they relate to biomechanics.
Strength Training: A review of current practices, research, myths and realities. Relationship to the mechanics of the constituent sports of triathlon.
Performance Nutrition: The science of fueling before, during and after events and / or training. Science of carbohydrate supplementation and implications of mixed sources.
Training Stress: How do we quantify and evaluate data from different sports to understand athlete stress WITHOUT a million dollar lab. Power file / GPS / Pace / HR analysis made easy.
Training Theory and Performance Modeling: Understanding mathematical simplifications of the athlete and using them to make meaningful decisions regarding training.
Course will include:
Breakfast and light refreshments both days
Accommodations:
I know a number of you are local. For those outside the area interested in staying near here, there are a number of possibilities. Please e-mail me for details. If there are enough people traveling, I’ll see about getting a block of rooms. One of the better options is:
Crown Plaza-Clark
36 Valley Rd
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 574-0100
Course will be limited to 30 people to ensure quality of discussion and time for Q&A!
Cost:
$199 for USAT and USAC Coaches
(Discount will be manually applied by me. Please enter your status in the comments section when you enter your information)
$225 for all others
Other info:
I will organize a social / happy hour at a nearby reputable establishment of some kind for Saturday night if there is interest.
