Metropolitan Swimming LSC Coach Education: Energy System Physiology & Swim Training
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Introduction
Fitter & Faster is producing a private Zoom course exclusively for Metropolitan Swimming coaches!
Led by Dr. Josh White, one of the world’s foremost experts in human performance and competitive swimming, this live and interactive course—Energy System Physiology & Swim Training—is designed specifically for coaches within the Metropolitan Swimming LSC.
This exclusive course is offered at no cost to you, thanks to the support of Metro Swimming. Use the discount code provided by the LSC at checkout when registering.
To promote meaningful interaction and discussion, each session is limited to just 18 participants. The course will be offered at four different times to accommodate a variety of schedules, so be sure to register early to secure your preferred slot.
COURSE DATE AND TIMES:
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Saturday, May 10 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST
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Tuesday, May 13 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM EST
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Thursday, May 15 | 8:00 – 9:30 PM EST
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Wednesday, May 21 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Please register only one coach per team. If additional space is available closer to the course dates, registration will open to more participants.
LEADING THIS SERIES:
Dr. Josh White is teaching this physiology series. Dr. White is widely recognized worldwide as one of the leading minds in human performance in relation to competitive swimming. Dr. White has a Ph.D. in Human Performance from the Counsilman Center for the Science of Swimming at Indiana University. He has more than twenty years of coaching experience, including at the University of Michigan, wheresociate Head Coach for many years, he served as As including the 2013 NCAA Championship team. His rare combination of education and coaching success has made him well-known within the elite ranks of coaching as one of the great minds of the sport - bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Suggested Participants
This course is exclusively for coaches within the Metropolitan Swimming LSC. It is ideal for age group, senior, and head coaches who want to expand their understanding of energy system physiology and how it applies to training and performance. Whether you're looking to refine your current training strategies or gain fresh, science-based insights, this course offers valuable knowledge to elevate your coaching. Coaches at all experience levels who are committed to continued education and athlete development are encouraged to participate.
Curriculum
Understanding how the body produces energy is essential for designing effective swim training programs. This course goes beyond simply identifying a “good set” by exploring the physiological impact of different types of practice design and how it fits within your team’s overall training goals. We’ll break down the science of energy systems into practical, coach-friendly concepts, ensuring you can apply this knowledge to build targeted season plans and practices.
- Energy System Physiology: We’ll explore the three primary energy systems that power the body during exercise: the anaerobic alactic (ATP-CP) system, the anaerobic lactic (glycolysis) system, and the aerobic (oxidative metabolism) system.
- Energy System Interactions: Most swimming events engage both anaerobic and aerobic systems simultaneously. Understanding how these systems interact is key to developing well-balanced training programs. These concepts are among the most important, but also the least understood in coaching.
- Application from Age Group to Elite Swimmers: Energy system development varies with age, influencing how training should be structured at different stages. We’ll discuss when it’s more beneficial to organize training groups by age versus ability and how to maximize physiological adaptations at each level.
- Hitting Your Energy System Target: Training effectiveness depends on multiple factors, including work-to-rest ratios (intervals), repetition length, and overall set duration. You’ll learn how to manipulate these variables to target specific energy systems.
- Energy System Recovery: Recovery strategies should align with the energy system being trained. We’ll discuss how frequently each energy system can be trained, the optimal recovery periods between sessions, and strategies to balance workload and adaptation.
- Tapering for Different Energy Systems: Tapering aims to reduce residual fatigue while minimizing detraining. However, different energy systems recover at different rates. This section will provide a foundational understanding of how to structure an effective taper plan based on the recovery timelines of various physiological systems.
