Pratical Studies I - Athletics

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Expository methods, Independent Work, Co-work tasks, Teamwork, Special Activities.

Continuous Assessment / Examination Assessment

The assessment includes the following components:

- Theoretic test = 15%

- Qualitative assessment of hurdles, triple jump and relay race = 21%

- Practical assessment [qualitative (50%) and quantitative (50%)] in four disciplines: two races (100m and 1000m, one jump (LJ or HJ), one throwing event (shot put or javelin) = 64%

Learning Outcomes

The subject of Athletics aims to provide students with the knowledge needed for training/teaching young athletes/school students in the different disciplines of Athletics. To do so, after completing the course, the student will be able to demonstrate the different techniques, and teaching progressions, on all different disciplines of racing, jumping and throwing events, knowing, and beeing able to effectively lead the process of teaching/training. Knowing the general history of the Athletics and the main assumptions of the technical regulation of competition, as well as be familiar with the equipment/materials and resources specific of Athletics are a must.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Athletics history

Features from the athletic track

Running events

- Long distance and middle distance races

- Sprint races

- Hurdles

- Relay Races

Jumping events

-Triple jump

- High Jump

- Shot Put

- Javelin throw

Race Walking

(For each discipline: analysis of phases; the different techniques; training methodology; teaching progressions; technical regulation; equipment)

The Athletics School Model

. athletics adapted to younger age groups

. when to teach each discipline

. pedagogical and didactic progressions

. construction / adaptation of equipment

. preparation of teaching sessions / training for younger’s.

.. practical application of teaching sessions / training.

Head Lecturer(s)

Vasco Parreiral Simões Vaz

Assessment Methods

Continuous
Theoretic test : 15.0%
Qualitative assessment of hurdles, triple jump and relay race: 21.0%
Practical assessment: 64.0%

Bibliography

Carr, G., Fundamentals of Track & Field, Champaingn, Illiniois, Ed Leisure Press, 1991

Carvalho, J., Corrida Barreiras, FPA

Doolitle, D., e Tellez, T., Velocidade - da Partida à linha de chegada, Cadernos Técnicos da FPA, nº11, 1988.

Jonath, U., Haag, E., Krempel, R., Atletismo, 1ª ed português, Lisboa, Circulo de Leitores, 1982

Matos, A., e Neves, J., A técnica de corrida, Revista Treino Desportivo, nº5, 1987

Schmolinsky, G., Atletismo, 2ª ed em português, Lisboa, Ed Estampa, 1982

Schroter, G., Como corrigir erros no Fosbury Flop, Cadernos Técnicos FPA, nº3, 1987

Tavares, F., Corrida Barreiras, Cadernos Técnicos FPA nº8, 1998

Vieira, J., S. em Comprimento, in Boletim IAAF, nº 1 e 2, 1992

Vieira, J., Triplo Salto, in Boletim IAAF, nº 1 e 2, 1993.