Information Package

Program of Sport Sciences

SPS132

TRACK AND FIELD

Course Code
SPS132
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Acquire the fundamental knowledge (classification, rules, terms) of track and fields.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding and an application of the mechanics of the field events of high jumping, long jumping and triple jumping.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding and an application of the mechanics of the field events of shot putting, discus and javelin throwing.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding and an application of the mechanics of sprinting, middle, and distance running events.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course is designed to improve athletic skills, including speed development, hopping, throwing, and running though the study of and participating in track and field events, specifically the high jump, long jump, triple jump, hurdles, pole vault, shot put, discus, sprints, and relays
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Conditioning for track and field
2nd Week Start
3rd Week Short distance running
4th Week Hurdling
5th Week Long jump
6th Week Midterm
7th Week Triple jump
8th Week High jump
9th Week Poule vaulting
10th Week Shot put & Javelin throwing
11th Week Discuss throwing
12th Week Middle and long distance running
13th Week Relay
14th Week Funny track and field activities
Recommended or Required ReadingCarr, G.A. (1991). Fundamentals of Track and Field. Illinois: Leisure Press.
Ballesteros, J.M., Alvarez J., (1997). Atletizm Temel Antrenörlük Bilgileri. Çeviren: G. Güngör. Ankara: Bağırgan Yayımevi.

Candan. N., Dündar U., (1996). Atletizm Teorisi. Ankara: Bağırgan Yayımevi.

İşler, M., (1985). Okullarda Atletizm, İstanbul: Eğitim Basımevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Project 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 4 60
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 7 7
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 5 5
Total Work Load154
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.13
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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