13079 - Athletics

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student knows: - the importance of track and field as propaedeutic in developing the skills of running, jumping and throwing, basic learning in motor development and sports; - the rules, equipment, technical and tactical aspects for beginners about track and fields events and teaching principles, as well as providing methods of basic training.

Course contents

Theory

• Definitions, classifications and  performance models of Track and Field events.
• Muscle power and sprinting, jumping, throwing.
• Running technique.
• Sprint runs (starting blocks and sprinter technique, rules and procedures etc.) and event phases. Relationships between step rate and length.
• Sprint hurdles: rules, run technique and hurdles clearance from te start phase to the sprint finish.
• Jumping and throwing events: rules, phases, techniques and common biomechanical aspects.
• Endurance events: runs, hurdle runs, race walk.
• Didactics in throwing, jumping and running;
• Decathlon and Eptathlon: rules and technical issues associated with the organization and management of training and competition.
• Health-related recreational athletics.

Laboratory exercises.

• Techniques, rules and didactics in track and field events:
• sprint running
• hurdles run
• relays
• high jump
• long jump
• shot put
• discus throw.

 

Readings/Bibliography

• Il manuale dell'istruttore di atletica leggera , Atleticastudi , Federazione Italiana di Atletica Leggera,  Roma, 1999

In order to prepare the examination is essential to participate to the lessons,  and the study of the related notes.

Teaching methods

To achieve the declared aim the course is divided into a theoretical (8 hours) and a practice part (32 hours).

Assessment methods

Oral examination to assess the learning of the various aspects of the subject and evaluate the critical capacity of students.

Teaching tools

Theory:  video projector, pc, internet Video.
Laboratories: facilities for the practice of the selected sports.

Office hours

See the website of Gabriele Semprini