PEDU-6207     Practical Athletics (Sprint Races)                                                      2 (0+2)

This course is a graduate level practical course of M.Sc. Physical Education. The course covers theoretical topics as well as practical application and skill performance of sprint race including 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m, 4 x 100m, 4 x 400m, 100m hurdle, 110m hurdle, 400m hurdles. The main focus of the practical is to enable students to design a training program for themselves and for other athletes with coaching perspectives, containing general and specific warm up, cool down, static and dynamic stretching exercises, practice of technical and tactical skills to improve physical performance. It will increase students’ understanding with up to date rules and regulation framed by World Athletics (International Track and Field Organization). The practical sessions enable students to identify periodization of training ranging from off season training to peak season training, division of training program to micro, meso and macro cycles. It also familiar them with international records, events along with state of the art technology used in track and field events for continuous performance development process.

Contents

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

Recommended Texts

1. Shepherd, J. (2009). 101 Youth Athletics Drills. London, UK: A & C Black Publisher Ltd.
2. (2020). Book of Rules: Official Documents. Monaco: World Athletics. The data retrieved on June 07, 2020, from URL  https://www.worldathletics.org/about-iaaf/documents/book-of-rules.

Suggested Readings

1. American Sport Education Program (2008). Coaching youth track & field. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetic.
2. Husbands, C. (2013). Training, techniques and improving performance. Ramsbury, England: The Crowood Press.
3. Lewindon, D., & Joyce, D. (2014). High-Performance Training for Sports. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
4. Smith, J. & Clark, J. (2018). Speed strength: a comprehensive guide to biomechanics, demands and training methodology for linear speed. Berkely, CA: Just Fly Sports

COURSE OUTLINE                                                                                    

Course Title:    Practical Athletics (Sprint Races)

Course Code: PEDU -6207

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

1. IAAF rules available on ww.iaaf.com