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

Definitions and classifications of sports.

Performance models.

Crucial Concepts to establish a model of performance.

Open and closed skill Sports.

Relationships of muscle strength and power with individual sports. Sports based on maximum strength and power.

Weight lifting techniques and injury prevention.

Muscle power and sprinting, jumping, throwing. Analysis of some Technical and Composition, Precision, Endurance,  Situational and Multi Sports among individuals. Track and fields events. Artistic Gymnastics (men's and women's events). Judo, Sailing, Canoeing.

LABORATORY EXERCISES. Techniques, rules and didactics in track and field (sprint running, hurdles, relays, high and long jump, shot put and discus throw) and gymnastics (technique and didactics of basic pre- acrobatic elements and  trampolining).

Judo, Sailing, Canoeing for students who have chosen one of these courses.

Readings/Bibliography

• Il manuale dell'istruttore di atletica leggera , Atleticastudi , Federazione Italiana di Atletica Leggera, Roma, 1999
• Atletica Leggera Guida Tecnica 11-14 anni, Atleticastudi , Federazione Italiana di Atletica Leggera,  Roma, 1993

Teaching methods

To achieve the declared aim the course is divided into a theoretical and a practice part.

• The theoretical part concern 8 hours of formal teaching lessons.
• The practical part (Technique and Teaching) concern 32 hours performed at the track and field facilities and it is aimed to the knowledge of the disciplines through direct experience. Students will be divided into groups and will be involved in various activities as athletes, trainers, judges and so on.

Assessment methods

• During and at the end of the laboratory activities, concerning techniques and fundamentals. 
• Theory: 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 for Power Point slides. Internet Video.
• Laboratories: facilities for the track and fields practice (indoor in severe weather).
  

Office hours

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