A. Training Diary Function
A sample screenshot of the trammg diary function is
shown in Fig. 3 (See Weekly Training Diary).
The upper part of the image shows two graphs; one is a
bar graph of the member's running distance, and the other is
line graph of the average running distance of all the members.
As soon as members can input training distance, the graphs
are generated and are shown on the web browser. The
members can visualized their amount of training.
The middle part of the image shows records such as goals,
plans, performed training, running distance, running time,
and physical condition. Moreover, throughout the week, the
members can input summarized comments. These comments
include their impressions, records of running disorders, and
their physical condition. The members also can easily review
their own previous records. For privacy, the members can
only review their own data. For example, they can input
record such as their bad physiological condition in order to
consult with the instructor confidentially.
B. Personal Coaching Function
The instructor regularly checks the members' trammg
diary and give advice according to each member (See the
lower part of Weekly Training Record in Fig.3). The
members modify their training plans based on the advice,
trying to optimize the training effect. By regularly getting the
advice, the members are expected to keep and get motivated
for their training.
C. Message Board Function
A sample screenshot of the message board function is
shown in Fig. 3 (See Message Board). The members, he
instructors, and the system administrator can post their
messages on the common message board. By using this
function, the members and the instructors can share useful
information such as lectures, training methods, and marathon
competitions. We expect that this function can also promote
the members' motivation for training. Moreover, if a
member cannot practice by himself or herself, he or she can
invite other members to practice together via the message
board. Such a case would lead to generate a synergistic effect
of training in the sports club.
III. EVALUATION OF THE TRAINING MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
To confirm the effectiveness of the developed system, the
system was applied to the members (n=193) of a community
sports club which promotes marathon training among
citizens for three months. Fig. 4 shows the conspectus of the
system operation. The system was connected to 1 Gbps
network in the University of Tsukuba to process the
simultaneous access by many users. Before introducing and
operating the system, personal coaching by a paper-based
training diary was conducted for 4 months in the sports club.
When the system operation started, the members were free to
select the personal coaching by the paper-based training
diary or personal coaching by the web-based training diary.