1. How to Develop “Iron” Students. Physical Activity Institute July, 2005

2. What is Multi-Sport? Activity consisting of more than one sport. Common Multi-Sport Activities Triathlon (swim-bike-run) Duathlon (run-bike-run) Aquathlon (combines running & swimming) Winter Triathlon (run-mountain bike-ski)

3. History Of Triathlons Started as cross training for runners. First know swim/bike/run held in San Diego in 1974. First “Ironman” was in 1978 ( 12 men). First World Championships was in 1989. Became an Olympic sport in 2000.

4. Triathlon Distances Sprint – 1000m swim, 10-15 mile bike, 5K run Olympic – 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run Ironman – 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run Kids’ Triathlon ( ages 7-14) 100 to 400 yd. Swim 1 to 6 mile bike.5 to 2 mile run

5. Equipment Standard Goggles Bike Helmet Running shoes Optional Wet suit Clipless pedals & shoes Aerobars Race wheels Zip locks / elastic laces

6. Potential Positive Impact from Multi-Sports Activities Help curb recent trends in youth obesity. Encourage lifetime fitness activity. Provide short and long term health benefits. Emphasis on individual accomplishments. Improve self-esteem. New & challenging activity. Enhance academic performance.

7. Virginia Standards of Learning Skilled Movement Movement Principles & Concepts Personal Fitness Responsible Behavior Physically Active Lifestyles

8. Elementary School Activities 1 upper body activity & two lower body activities Push ups/jump rope/running Throw & catch a ball/ kick a ball at a target/ dribble a ball with feet. Scooter swim/ bicycle activity/ running

9. Secondary School Activities Scooter swim/ stationary bike/ running Elastic band swim/ bike ride/ running Other sports – 1 arm activity/ 2 leg activities Pull ups/ wall squat/ step ups Bench press/ squats/ leg curls Lat pull/ leg press/ leg extensions

10. Triathlon Contacts Steve Knott Virginia Beach City Public Schools (757) 263-1458 sknott@vbschools.com Liz Dobbins USA Triathlon – Educational Resource Program ldobbins@sunflower.com USA Triathlon www.usatriathlon.org