ES 240 - Marathon Training

The purpose of this course is to help students develop the strength and endurance to participate in a long-distance running event and to foster an understanding of the importance of goal-setting and the psychological aspects of competing in an endurance event. Multiple aspects of long-distance running are addressed: training principles, the history of the marathon, physiology, injury prevention, sports nutrition, environmental adaptations, the level of preparation necessary to successfully complete a marathon, goal setting and evaluating performance. The class provides the unique opportunity to apply these principles in the actual running or walking of a marathon or half-marathon event for students who wish to participate.

Credit(s): 2