bk2151 Introduction to Track and Field

Faculty of Sports Studies
Autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/7. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Hlavoňová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zuzana Hlavoňová, Ph.D.
Division of Athletics – Department of Athletics, Swimming and Outdoor Sports – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Zuzana Hlavoňová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Division of Athletics – Department of Athletics, Swimming and Outdoor Sports – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
bk2151/01: Fri 29. 9. 11:00–13:15 Jana Nečase 1a - atletické hřiště, Fri 6. 10. 11:00–12:30 Jana Nečase 1a - atletické hřiště, Fri 13. 10. 10:15–11:45 Jana Nečase 1a - atletické hřiště, Z. Hlavoňová
bk2151/02: Fri 29. 9. 8:00–10:15 Jana Nečase 1a - atletické hřiště, Fri 6. 10. 12:30–14:00 Jana Nečase 1a - atletické hřiště, Fri 20. 10. 12:30–14:00 Jana Nečase 1a - atletické hřiště, Z. Hlavoňová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of subject Basic of Track and Field is to provide theoretical knowledge and training practical skills:
  • the correct technique of drive and stride phase of running,
  • starts,
  • the correct elementary, running and hurdle drills,
  • hurdle running (3-step and 4-step rhythm),
  • relay exchange (up-sweep and down-sweep),
  • basic rules of Track and Field events and principles of safety in the lessons.
    • Learning outcomes
    fter successful completion of the course optional will be able to:
  • apply the correct technique of drive and stride phase
  • starts
  • apply the correct elementary, running and hurdle drills
  • hurdle running (3- and 4-step rhytm)
  • relay exchange (up- adn down-sweep)
  • Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic rules of track and field disciplines and principles of safety in the lessons.
    • Syllabus
    • 1st lesson - warm-up and cool-down
    • 2nd lesson - elementary and running drills
    • 3rd lesson - starts, drive phase, rhytm drills after sprint start
    • 4th lesson - stride phase of running
    • 5th lesson - hurdle and rhytm drills
    • 6th lesson - hurdle excercise in different rhytms (3, 4 a 5 steps)
    • 7th lesson - relay exchange (up- adn down-sweep)
    • 8th lesson - relays 4x60 m, 4x100 m and 4x300 (400) m
    • 9th lesson - games (speed, endurance, hurdle)
    • 10th lesson - games (running technique)
    • 11th lesson - preparing for final exam
    • 12th lesson - revision of track and fileds rules, revision of technique of selected disciplines
    Literature
      required literature
    • MILLEROVÁ, Věra. Běhy na krátké tratě. 1. vyd. Praha: Olympia, 2002, 283 s. : t. ISBN 80-7033-570-X. info
    • KUČERA, Vladimír and Zdeněk TRUKSA. Běhy na střední a dlouhé tratě. 1. vyd. Praha: Olympia, 2000, 287 s. ISBN 8070333243. info
      not specified
    • Coaching youth track & field. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2008, vii, 221. ISBN 9780736069144. info
    • The ultimate guide to weight training for track and field. Edited by Robert G. Price. 2nd ed. Chicago: Price World Pub., 2007, 160 p. ISBN 9781936910793. info
    • VINDUŠKOVÁ, Jitka. Abeceda atletického trenéra. 1. vyd. Praha: Olympia, 2003, 283 s. ISBN 8070337702. info
    • GUTHRIE, Mark. Coaching track & field successfully. Edited by Jimmy Carnes. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2003, ix, 213. ISBN 0736042741. info
    • CARR, Gerald Anthony. Fundamentals of track and field. 2nd ed. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 1999, xvii, 285. ISBN 0736000089. info
    • KERVITCER, Jan and Karel BLÁHA. Běhy na střední a dlouhé tratě a chůze. 1. vyd. Praha: Olympia, 1981, 123 s. URL info
    Teaching methods
    Practical exercises at the athletic stadium. Self study e-learning form.
    Assessment methods
    Credits are obtained after fulfillment of the requirements:
  • active attendence in lessons (1 missed lesson is allowed)
  • ability to perform 3 randomly selected running and hurdle drill excercise
  • active participance on cross-country race
  • running over 6 hurdle (4-step rhytm and school-boys height)
  • performing proper technique of drive (30 m) and stride (100 m) running phase
    • Language of instruction
    Czech
    Follow-Up Courses
    Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
    The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
    The course is taught annually.
    Teacher's information
    http://www.fsps.muni.cz/impact/zaklady-atletiky/
    The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2012, autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018.
    • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2017, recent)
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