At the end of this course, the students; 1) Acquire the fundamental knowledge (classification, rules, terms) of track and fields. 2) Demonstrate an understanding and an application of the mechanics of the field events of high jumping, long jumping and triple jumping. 3) Demonstrate an understanding and an application of the mechanics of the field events of shot putting, discus and javelin throwing. 4) Demonstrate an understanding and an application of the mechanics of sprinting, middle, and distance running events.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course is designed to improve athletic skills, including speed development, hopping,
throwing, and running though the study of and participating in track and field events,
specifically the high jump, long jump, triple jump, hurdles, pole vault, shot put, discus,
sprints, and relays
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Conditioning for track and field
2nd Week
Start
3rd Week
Short distance running
4th Week
Hurdling
5th Week
Long jump
6th Week
Midterm
7th Week
Triple jump
8th Week
High jump
9th Week
Poule vaulting
10th Week
Shot put & Javelin throwing
11th Week
Discuss throwing
12th Week
Middle and long distance running
13th Week
Relay
14th Week
Funny track and field activities
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Carr, G.A. (1991). Fundamentals of Track and Field. Illinois: Leisure Press. Ballesteros, J.M., Alvarez J., (1997). Atletizm Temel Antrenörlük Bilgileri. Çeviren: G. Güngör. Ankara: Bağırgan Yayımevi.