Description:

Students will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of coaching and officiating track and field events. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be prepared for USATF Level 1 certification. 2 hrs./wk. This course will not 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): NONE

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

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

1. Demonstrate Coaching Pedagogy for Track and Field
2. Select the correct teaching progression for each Track and Field event
3. Write a day-to-day practice schedule for one week for each Track and Field Event
4. Develop a 12 week training plan for a Track and Field event
5. Write a yearly training outline of each Track and Field Event
6. Set up a yearly strength and conditioning program for a track and field team.
7. Define and demonstrate the proper officiating duties for each Track and Field Event

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Track and Field Pedagogy
   A. Outline and organize the duties of the Track and Field Coach

II. Teaching Progressions
   A. Select the correct teaching progression for the following:
      1. Sprints
      2. Hurdles
      3. Middle Distance Races
      4. Distance Races
      5. Relays
      6. Long Jump
      7. Triple Jump
      8. Pole Vault
      9. High Jump
     10. Discus
     11. Shot Put
     12. Javelin
     13. Hammer

III. Weekly Practice Plans
   A. Complete a day-to-day practice schedule for one week for the
following Track and Field events or event areas.
      1. Sprints
      2. Hurdles 
      3. Relays
      4. Middle Distance
      5. Distance
      6. Vertical Jumps
      7. Horizontal Jumps
      8. Rotational Throws
      9. Javelin

IV. Seasonal Training Programs
   A. Complete an outline for a 12-13 week training plan for the following
Track and Field events or event areas.
   B. Sprints
   C. Hurdles 
   D. Relays
   E. Middle Distance
   F. Distance
   G. Vertical Jumps
   H. Horizontal Jumps
   I. Rotational Throws
   J. Javelin

V. The yearly training cycle
   A. Write a yearly training outline for the following Track and Field
events or event areas.
      1. Sprints
      2. Hurdles 
      3. Relays
      4. Middle Distance
      5. Distance
      6. Vertical Jumps
      7. Horizontal Jumps
      8. Rotational Throws
      9. Javelin

VI. Strength and Conditioning for the Track and Field Athlete
   A. Discuss and assimilate a yearly strength and conditioning regimen
for a track and field team.

VII. Officiating Track and Field Events
   A. List, in outline form, all of the officials required to run off a
National Indoor or Outdoor Track Championship
   B. Demonstrate the correct officiating technique for each event in
track and field.

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%
Written Examinations   20-30%
Skills Development Examinations 20-30%
Projects      0 -10%
Total:  100%

Caveats:

1. Strenuous and potentially dangerous activity.

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.