UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA

Course Title: Practical Athletics (Sprint Races)

During course students will develop their running skills as well as their knowledge of the rules equipment and central form of athletics. Compose and perform their routine. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of particular event and races, they will also develop motor skills and gain the necessary how-know for races.

Contents:

1. Introduction of  Sprint Races, Warm up & Cool Down Methods & Techniques (General & Specific)
2. Stretching and strengthening exercise
3. Neuromuscular coordination exercises
4. Static and dynamic stretching,
5. Races with different intensity
6. Improve stride length and stride frequency
7. Power training
8. Coordination exercises
9. Weight Training/ Resistance Training exercises
10. Rules and Regulation of Sprint Races
11. Duties and of officials & organizing committee
12. Demonstration and Presentation

Recommended Books

1. IAAF rules available on ww.iaaf.com

UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA

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Course Title:    Practical Athletics (Sprint Races)

Course Code: PEDU -6107

Credit Hours:  02

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

During course students will develop their running skills as well as their knowledge of the rules equipment and central form of athletics. Compose and perform their routine. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of particular event and races, they will also develop motor skills and gain the necessary how-know for races.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

• The capacity to set personal goals, understand and appreciate the concept of fair play.
• Love for and enjoyment of races.
• Enhance social development through participation in group activities.
• Perform basic level of coaching and performing skill required in sprint races.
• Identification of challenges and coping strategies.

COURSE CONTENTS

1. Introduction of  Sprint Races, Warm up & Cool Down Methods & Techniques (General & Specific)
2. Stretching and strengthening exercise
3. Neuromuscular coordination exercises
4. Static and dynamic stretching,
5. Races with different intensity
6. Improve stride length and stride frequency
7. Power training
8. Coordination exercises
9. Weight Training/ Resistance Training exercises
10. Rules and Regulation of Sprint Races
11. Duties and of officials & organizing committee
12. Demonstration and Presentation

READINGS

IAAF rules available on ww.iaaf.com