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Course Title: Certified Triathlon Coach
(CTC)
Prerequisites: Minimum 18 years of age,
high school diploma or GED,
and valid CPR certification. A copy of your CPR card must
me mailed, scanned and emailed, or faxed to our office prior to the issuance of
your certification. You can register/order the training program prior to submitting
this document.
Concepts Being Tested: Triathlon rules, swim/bike/run
technique, bike fit, safety and training drills, as well as the following:
Basic exercise physiology, functional anatomy, kinesiology
and biomechanics, nutrition and metabolism, training special
populations, fitness assessments, program design, heart rate training, exercise
application and technique, safety and injury prevention and
the business of triathlon coaching.
Learning Format: Distance learning format using offical ITCA Triathlon Coaching Manual, video demonstrations, audio lessions, PDFs and video lecture, online
exam.
Requirements for certification: Passing grade
(80% or greater) on 150 question multiple choice exam.
Estimated completion time: 6-8 weeks. You must test
within 180 days of purchase.
Re-testing: There is a re-testing fee of
$95 (if needed)
Term of Certification: 4-Years (re-certification
required after four years)
40 Continuing Education Credits (40 CECs) required to re-certify
after the 4 year term.
Twenty of the 40 required CECs must come from NESTA.
For those who want to order the program and not complete
the testing process may do so. They will not be eligible
to earn the designation of "ITCA Certified Triathlon Coach."
Quick Program Overview:
- Your Coaching Certificate reads "Certified Triathlon
Coach"
- All program study materials for the Triathlon Coach Certification
are mailed to you at once
- You can call us toll free (or e-mail us) any time you
have a question while studying the coaching program materials.
- Course completion qualifies you for professional liability
insurance
- No separate testing fees (unless a re-test is required)
- Your triathlon coach certification will be issued by
ITCA - International Triathlon Coaching Association
As a Certified ITCA Triathlon Coach, you will learn
to do the following:
- Review athletes history and goals
- Establish essential milestones for meeting personal
goals
- Identify personal strengths & weaknesses
- Identify and prioritize race season
- Construct program for training and racing
- Identify appropriate pace training zones for swimming
- Identify heart rate training zones
- Use Polar heart rate training tools and technology
ITCA Triathlon Coach Certification System includes the
following:
- Official
Manual which includes many photos, illustrations,
graphs, charts & 3-D animations
- Swim techniques, coaching applications, drills,
etc. Also includes underwater videography
- Bike techniques, transition 1 & 2, cadence,
cornering, safety
- Run technique, breathing, turnover, hills and
descents
- Bike Fit - Techniques for bike fit,
accessory selection, bar width, stem length, etc.
Added ITCA Triathlon Coaching Certification Program Bonuses:
 #1 - Dynamic forms for assessments and program design, legal forms, promotional logos and more.
#2 - POLAR RS800CX - No matter the terrain, whatever the sport, the RS800CX is the most accurate way to measure your speed and distance as well as plan, monitor and analyze your body's response to your training sessions. You can also see your route on a map after the training session. Ideal for cross-terrain sports like running, cycling, Nordic skiing, in-line skating, and kayaking, this is an essential addition to your training.
- Combines training files for different sports, e.g. running and cycling for total data recording
- Synchronizes with the Polar ProTrainer 5™ software for guidance, analysis and creating individual training settings
- Determines if your training program and recovery time is optimally developing your performance
- Highly sensitive barometric altitude sensor shows your elevation profiles
#3 - FREE audio CD on the business of triathlon coaching. Learn how to make a strong six-figure income with one-on-one coaching, group coaching, online coaching, clinics and coaching retreats. Get all the secrets to getting more clients, leveraging your time, using technology, making the most of the Internet and setting yourself apart from the competition. |
