Monitoring of training and performances in Quebec biathletes

To ensure optimal physical development and competitive performances, specific training parameters such as intensity and volume (i.e., the training load) should be appropriately manipulated during and across training phases. Athletes in biathlon perform large amount of physical training that can lead to excessive fatigue and ultimately hinder physiological adaptations. Monitoring fatigue is therefore paramount to ensure proper development and reduce risks of injury and illness to a minimum. One key objective of our partner, Biathlon Quebec, is to unify monitoring and training practices of athletes across Quebec to facilitate data sharing and encourage communication between athletes and support/coaching staff to build a stronger provincial biathlon competition program. The aims of this project are 1) to implement systematic monitoring of performances and fatigue in the context of this sport federation, and 2) to assess potential relationships between the autonomic nervous system that regulates varied physiological functions and skiing and riffle shooting performances in both males and females of varied biological ages. This will contribute to enhance training periodisation to specific biological needs and promote health and well-being.

Faculty Supervisor:

François Billaut

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Partner:

INS Québec;Fédération québécoise de biathlon

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

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