Description:

This course will introduce the student to the sport of track and field. Through activity and discussion the student will improve his or her motor ability to perform track and field events. 2 hrs./wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Analyze linear motion
2. Examine air resistance
3. Assess the concept of center of mass
4. Study the concept of curves of flight
5. Analyze inertia and momentum
6. Analyze the concept of rotary motion
7. Discuss the concept of in flight rotation
8. Study centripetal and centrifugal forces
9. Examine the biomechanics of running
10. Analyze the biomechanics of track and field jumping events
11. Analyze the biomechanics of track and field throwing events.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Linear Motion 
   A. Explain and compare the concepts of speed and velocity.
   B. Explain and compare the concepts of acceleration and deceleration.

II. Air Resistance
   A. Examine air resistance in the running events
   B. Examine air resistance in the jumping events
   C. Examine air resistance in the throwing events

III. Center of Mass
   A. Recognize and differentiate the concepts of stability and balance
   B. Explain the concept of balance in motion

IV. Curves in flight
   A. Explain the parabolic curve
   B. Characterize the dynamics of aerodynamic flight.
   C. Discuss the optimum angles of release for all throwing events.
   D. Discuss the optimum angle of takeoff for horizontal jumping events.

V. Inertia and Momentum
   A. Explain and discuss inertia
   B. Explain and discuss momentum
   C. Differentiate between inertia and momentum
  
VI. Rotary Motion
   A. Explain and discuss rotary motion
   B. Explain the primary  and secondary axes
	
VII. Flight Rotation
   A. Describe rotation originating on the ground
   B. Describe rotation originating in the air
	
VIII. Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces
   A. Explain and differentiate between centripetal and centrifugal
forces
	
IX. Biomechanics of running
   A. Explain the running stride
   B. Describe stride length and stride frequency
   C. Describe and explain the techniques of hurdling
   D. Describe and explain the techniques of sprinting
	
X. Biomechanics of track and field jumping events
   A. Explain ground reaction for the High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump,
and Triple Jump
   B. Diagram takeoff angles for the High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump, and
Triple Jump.
   C. Diagram flight curves for the High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump, and
Triple Jump.
	
XI. Biomechanics of track and field throwing events
   A. Explain release velocity for the shot put, discus, hammer, and
javelin.
   B. Diagram the angle of release for the shot put, discus, hammer, and
javelin.
   C. Explain the angle of attack for the shot put, discus, hammer, and
javelin.
   D. Diagram the flight curves for the shot put, discus, hammer, and
javelin.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

In-Class Physical Demonstration of competencies  40-60% of grade
Written Exams                                    20-30% of grade
Skill Development Tests                          20-30% of grade
Projects                                          0-10% of grade
                    Total:                         100%

Caveats:

1. Strenuous exercise.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.