HACT 128 Beginning Triathlon Training
Training for a Triathlon is designed for the intermediate/advanced fitness participant. The sprint distance is the most common distance for the novice triathlete; this is the ideal distance for getting your feet wet. We will use the YMCA Pool to learn/improve swimming technique. Use the Spinning room for technique on the bike and run indoors on the track and use the CSI fitness trail to do timed runs and Heart Rate training. This course will catalyze on the fit pre-post testing and heart-rate monitors throughout the class.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
HACT 128Beginning Triathlon Training
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health, Recreation & Fitness
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Training for a Triathlon is designed for the intermediate/advanced fitness participant. The sprint distance is the most common distance for the novice triathlete; this is the ideal distance for getting your feet wet. We will use the YMCA Pool to learn/improve swimming technique. Use the Spinning room for technique on the bike and run indoors on the track and use the CSI fitness trail to do timed runs and Heart Rate training. This course will catalyze on the fit pre-post testing and heart-rate monitors throughout the class.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Students will demonstrate appropriate safety practices
- Students will develop the skills to monitor various energy zones during physical activity
- Students will improve/maintain muscle/joint strength, endurance, and agility
- Measure resting heart rate, recovery heart rate and calculate target heart rate at the different energy zones
- Use heart rate monitor
- Students will improve/maintain their level of cardiovascular fitness throughout the semester
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Swimming techniques
Running techniques
Biking techniques
Conditioning
Safety precautions
Strategies for race participation
Heart Rate training
Nutrition for physical activity
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Health History Form
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Online safety evaluation
Pre and post assessments for triathalon training
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Health History Form