PED 220 Techniques of Track and Field 2-0 2 hrs. Course Prefix Number Course Title (Lec-Lab) Sem Hrs.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Provides an opportunity for students to learn the history of Track and Field as well as basic skill techniques, rules, training, conditioning, coaching techniques, meet administration, and responsibilities of officials. Students are able to apply their skills by planning, participating and officiating their own track and field meet.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

I. History of Track and Field

II. Organizational Levels of Track and Field 1. High school 2. Colleges 3. U.S.A. Track and Field 4. I.O.C. International Olympic Committee

III. Principles of a Proper Warm-up and Cool Down 1. Physiological effects 2. Psychological effects

IV. Aerobic versus Anaerobic Conditioning

V. Principles of Weight Training 1. Types of contractions - isometric, isotonic, isokinetic 2. Types of weight training - free weights and machines 3. Repetitions and sets

VI. Principles of Stretching 1. Types - static, ballistic, psychoneuromotor facilitator (PNF) 2. Proper stretching techniques

VII. Mechanical Laws and Principles of Movement and Their Application to Track and Field Skill Techniques

VIII. Teaching Basic Skills 1. Throws - javelin, discus, shot put, hammer 2. Jumps - triple, long and high jump 3. Blocks 4. Sprints 5. Middle distance 6. Long distance 7. Hurdles 8. Pole vault 9. Relays

IX. Training Techniques

X. Teaching and Coaching Techniques

XI. Meet Organization and Responsibilities of the Officials

XII. Track and Field Meet Rules

XIII. Skill Technique Practice

XIV. Track and Field Meet

METHOD OF PRESENTATION: Methods of presentation include lecture, demonstration, and audiovisual aides.

STUDENT OUTCOMES: (Students will . . .)

1. Describe in basic terms the proper technique for each track and field event.

2. Demonstrate the proper technique for several of the track and field events.

3. Explain the difference between aerobic an anaerobic conditioning.

4. Demonstrate appropriate and safe stretching techniques.

5. Demonstrate an appropriate and safe warm-up and cool down.

6. Explain the basic physiological and psychological principles of a warm-up and cool down.

7. Explain the history and organization of track and field.

8. Explain the basic principles of weight training.

9. Explain the mechanical laws and principles as they relate to movement and apply it to track and field skill techniques.

10. Will be able to officiate and assist in officiating track and field events.

11. Will be able to apply appropriate conditioning and training principles to the different events.

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Evaluation methods include written tests, demonstration of skills, class participation and attendance.

TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Current information is on file in the divisional office.

PREPARED BY: Renee Zellner

Date: Jan. 2001