Rules of Track & Field Events

PEDU-6204 Rules of Track & Field Events 3 (3+0)

Track and field is a sport that incorporates different types of athletic events. Track events are running events that range from short distance sprints to middle distance runs of a mile or so to long distance runs, like a 26-mile plus marathon. Field events include strength events, such as the shot put and discus, and throwing events, such as the javelin and hammer. The heptathlon and the decathlon are a combination of seven and ten events, respectively, and incorporate both track and field contests together in a quest for the highest score. The purpose of the course is to equip the students with the latest techniques and technology, rules and regulations laid down by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).Through these course students are tuned to get the required information regarding marking of the standard tracks, judgment and officiating for various Athletic Events including: Running, Jumping and Throwing etc. Moreover, learners can take a closer look at some of the most common track and field events and examine training procedures that can help athletes improve their skills.

Contents

Olympic Movements
Specification of Standard Track
Organization and Administration of Athletic Competition
Rules of Track Events
Jumping Events
Horizontal Jumps
Vertical Jumps
Throwing Events
Combined events competitions
Race Walking Events
Road Races
Cross Country, Mountain and Trail Races
Athletic Committees
Official and their duties

Recommended Texts

Gifford, C. (2012). Track and field (7thed.). Mankato, MN: Amicus..
Rasool, S. (2018).Rules of track and field events (3rded.). LahoreIlmi Publishers.

Suggested Readings

Koerner, H., & Chase, A. W. (2014). Hal Koerner's field guide to Ultrarunning: Training for an Ultramarathon, from 50K to 100 miles and beyond (5thed.). Boulder, CO: VeloPress.
Gilani, B.(2018). Rules of track and field events (4thed.). Lohore: Gilani Publishers.

Kastor, A. (2018). Running your first marathon: The complete 20-week marathon training plan (2nded.). Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press.

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Title: Rules of Track & Field Events

Course Code: PEDU: 6204

Credit Hours: 03

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

The focus of the course is to equip the students with the latest rules and regulations laid down by IA.A.F. (International Amateur Athletic Federation)

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through this course students are tuned to get the required information regarding marking of the tracks, judgment and officiating for various Athletic Events including: Running, Jumping and Throwing Etc.

COURSE CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

Olympic Movements

Olympism
Ancient Olympic
Modern Olympic

CHAPTER 2

Specification of Standard Track

Introduction to the standard track. IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual 2008 Edition page
Introduction, display of track and division of track, order, and locations of events.
Introduction to the starting & finishing points of sprint, middle & long distance races, jumps and throwing events.
Construction of athletic track within given area
Construction of athletic track with given length & lanes
Important track constructions and guidelines such as athlete area, official area, drainage of rain water, washroom area, store area, parking, separators area, media and VIP area etc

CHAPTER 3

Organization and Administration of Athletic Competition

Introduction to administration, organizing and planning of athletic competition
Selection of season, day, date, time, financial & human resources and necessary approvals for the athletic competition
Selection and guidelines on order of athletic events for one day, two days, tree days, athletic meet receptively
Introduction to the requirement of official, their responsibilities, and formulation of various committees such as organizing, finance, technical, protocol, media, boarding and lodging, protest and appeal committees etc.
Athlete’s points and ranking system.
Appointment of judges, referees, scorers, timekeepers, measurement assistants, technical assistants for various events of athletic meet.