Information Package

Program of Exercise and Sport Sciences

SPS441

SPECIALIZATION IN TRACK AND FIELD

Course Code
SPS441
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
7
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn to technics and tactics in short and long distance running events.
  2. Learn to technics and tactics in throwing and jumping events.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionAfter completing this course, the student will (be able to) Teach to educate the techniques of track and field, Apply coaching skills in track and field.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Technics in short distance running events
2nd Week Technics in long distance running events
3rd Week Technics in throwing events
4th Week Technics in jumping events
5th Week Technics in relay events Tactics in short distance running events
6th Week Mid-Term
7th Week Tactics in long distance running events
8th Week Tactics in throwing events
9th Week Tactics in jumping events
10th Week Tactics in relay events
11th Week Measurement and evaluation in track and field events
12th Week Field practice
13th Week Field practice
14th Week Field practice
Recommended or Required ReadingAlford, J.W., (1983) . Running. The IAAF Symposium on Middle and Long Distance Events. London.
Alford, J.W., Dick F.W., (1985) . The Jumps. Birmingham.
Arnold, M., (1985) . Hurdling. Surrey: BAAB/AAA Publication Sales Centre.
Ballesteros, J.M., Alvarez J., (1997) . Atletizm Temel Antrenörlük Bilgileri. Çeviren: G. Güngör. Ankara: Bağırgan Yayımevi.
Carr, G.A. (1991) . Fundamentals of Track and Field. Illinois: Leisure Press.
Dintiman, G.B., Ward R.D., Tellez T., (1997) . Sports Speed. II. Edition. Illinois: Human Kinetics.
İşler, M., (1985) . Okullarda Atletizm, İstanbul: Eğitim Basımevi.
Martin, D.E., Coe P.N., (1991) . Training Distance Runners. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 40
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 2 4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 15 4 60
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 10 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 7 4 28
Total Work Load215
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.16
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1 X X
K2 X X
K3 X X
K4 X X
K5
K6
K7
K8 X X
K9
K10
K11
K12 X X