!!! LAST WEEK TO REGISTER !!!
NEW CPD COURSE – Coaching Female Triathletes Through Menopause CPD Course
Dates: March 2026 | Online
Delivered by World Triathlon
Registration closes 28 February 2026 - this is your final opportunity to secure your place.
Supporting female triathletes through the menopausal transition requires specialised knowledge, practical tools, and confident communication. This evidence-based CPD course equips coaches and practitioners to confidently support female athletes aged 35–70+ across pre-menopause, peri-menopause, and post-menopause.
What You’ll Learn
- Female endocrine & physiological changes across the lifespan
- Recognising symptoms impacting training & performance
- Bone health, cardiovascular risk, RED-S & pelvic floor considerations
- Strength integration, recovery planning & load management
- Nutrition strategies for hormonal & metabolic changes
- Mental health, motivation & athlete identity
- Sensitive communication & safeguarding standards
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
This course bridges cutting-edge science with real-world coaching practice.
Course Format
- Pre-recorded micro-learning modules
- 6 in-depth expert-led modules
- 4 × 1-hour LIVE round-table discussions & Q&A
- Knowledge checks + Coaching Toolkit task
- Attendance certificate upon completion
Live Round Tables (2:00 pm CET):
4, 11, 18 & 25 March 2026
Language: English (Live Spanish interpretation available)
Project Lead
Vicent Beltran – Athlete Development Manager & Coach Facilitator
With expert module leads in Female Physiology, Health & Medical Considerations, Strength & Recovery, Nutrition, Mental Health, and Communication & Safeguarding — plus a special panel discussion on Elite Performance Across the Hormonal Lifespan.
Expert Module Leads
Module 1 – Female Physiology Across the Lifespan
Kristina Skroče
PhD candidate in Clinical Medicine and Biomedicine with a background in Sports Science and Physical Performance, Kristina serves as an exercise physiologist and lab coordinator at Thalassotherapia Opatija Hospital and Head of Performance for the Croatian Paralympic Committee.
With experience supporting elite athletes, including Paralympic competitors, she brings deep expertise in exercise physiology, glucose dynamics, and performance monitoring — providing the scientific foundation for understanding hormonal transitions and their impact on performance.
Module 2 – Health & Medical Considerations for Menopausal Athletes
Irina Zelenkova
MD, PhD, and IOC Diploma Sport Physician with over 10 years in elite sport. Irina has prepared athletes for World Championships, World Cup stages, and the Olympic Games.
Her module addresses medical considerations including cardiovascular health, bone density, RED-S risk, anti-doping compliance, and safe performance optimisation during menopause.
Module 3 – Training Adaptation, Strength & Recovery
Esther Morencos
PhD in Sport & Exercise Sciences and Strength & Conditioning specialist with over 15 years in elite women’s sport, including work with the Spanish Women’s National Field Hockey Team (Tokyo Olympic cycle).
Esther integrates research and applied practice to guide coaches on load management, strength integration, and recovery strategies tailored to hormonal changes.
Module 4 – Nutrition for Menopausal Triathletes
Nicholas Willsmer
Senior Lecturer in Sports Performance at the University of Bath with expertise spanning physiology, nutrition, strength & conditioning, and performance management.
Nicholas has supported athletes in triathlon, swimming, canoe slalom, athletics, and women’s football — including Olympic-level preparation. This module explores metabolic shifts, fuelling strategies, body composition, and applied nutrition planning for menopausal endurance athletes.
Module 5 – Mental Health & Performance Mindset
Holly Benner
Leadership and performance coach, organizational strategist, and former professional triathlete. Holly blends the science of performance with the human side of sport.
She addresses mindset shifts, identity, resilience, motivation, and how coaches can create psychologically safe environments during hormonal transition.
Module 6 – Communication, Safeguarding & Athlete-Centred Coaching
Fenella Ng
Former elite swimmer and rower with a 20-year international career, including Asian Games medals and World Championship competition.
Now coaching in swimming and triathlon, Fenella focuses on athlete-centred practice, safeguarding standards, and effective communication around sensitive health topics.
Live Round Table Panel
Featuring:
Katie Treston-Torney
Professional long-course triathlete, physician assistant, and faculty member with research interests in RED-S and female athlete health.
Karina Kaufmann
Physiotherapist, former GB age-group triathlete/duathlete, and endurance sport advocate specialising in MSK health, strength, and long-term athletic development.
Who Should Attend?
- Level 1 & 2 triathlon coaches
- Coaches working with female age-group athletes
- Performance coaches (35+ athletes)
- Strength & conditioning coaches
- Personal trainers
- Age-group triathletes
Key Dates
Registration: 1–28 February 2026
Course Begins: 1 March 2026
Online Delivery
- Advance your coaching.
- Support female athletes with confidence.
- Bridge science and real-world practice.
For more details: development@triathlon.org or vicent.beltran@triathlon.org
Register via the World Triathlon Education & Knowledge Hub
Vicent Beltran
Athlete Development Manager
