PEDU-6219     Practical Athletics (Middle & Long Distance Races)                                    2 (0+2)

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. The basis of the knowledge athletes and coaches develop their individual reactions to different training approaches there is adaptation and transformation when training methods are displaced and enacted by different athletes. This paper analyses the evolution of training methods in distance running and highlights knowing as a local enactment that involved a process of displacing and transformation the importance of the cardio-vascular functions for the improvement of resistance alongside the use of message, breathing exercises, and appropriate diet.

Contents

1. Introduction/rules and regulations of middle and long distance races
2. General and specific warm-up and cool down exercises.
3. Races with different intensity
4. Resistance Training
5. Starting technique, acceleration and finishing technique.
6. Endurance training (aerobic, anaerobic and work capacity)
7. Strength training (absolute strength, general strength, elastic strength and strength endurance)
8. Speed training (absolute speed, speed endurance, optimal speed)
9. Multi pace training
10. Coordination exercises (agility, mobility, balance, technical execution)
11. Fartlek training
12. Power training
13. Introduction of periodization training
14. Importance of weight training
15. Specification to complete the middle and long distance races
16. Duties of officials and organizing committee

Recommended Books

1. Konin, J. G., & Ray, R. (2019). Management strategies in athletic training (5thed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
2. Cleary, M., & Flanagan, K. W. (2019). Acute and emergency care in athletic training. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics.

Suggested Readings

1. Cartwright, L. A., & Peer, K. (2018). Fundamentals of athletic training (4thed.). kent, state university united state of america. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics.
2. Kaufman, K. A., Glass, C. R., &Pineau, T. R. (2018). Mindful sport performance enhancement: Mental training for athletes and coaches. American Psychological Association.

COURSE OUTLINE                                                

Course Title:    Practical Athletics (Middle & Long Distance Races)

Course Code: PEDU -6219

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 middle and long distance races.
• Identification of challenges and coping strategies.

COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Introduction/rules and regulations of middle and long distance races(800, 1500, 3000m).
2. General and specific warm-up and cool down exercises.
3. Races with different intensity
4. Resistance Training
5. Starting technique, acceleration and finishing technique.
6. Endurance training (aerobic, anaerobic and work capacity).
7. Strength training (absolute strength, general strength, elastic strength and strength endurance).
8. Speed training (absolute speed, speed endurance, optimal speed).
9. Multi pace training.
10. Coordination exercises (agility, mobility, balance, technical execution).
11. Fartlek training.
12. Power training
13. Introduction of periodization training.
14. Importance of weight training.
15. Specification to complete the middle and long distance races.
16. Duties of officials and organizing committee

READINGS

1. International Association of Athletic Federation Rules is available on Www.Iaaf.Com.