Athletics : Skills and Rules

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. History. 3. Cups and competitions. 4. Physique, diet and injuries. 5. Equipment. 6. Tracks. 7. Sprinting. 8. Quarter mile running. 9. Middle distance running. 10. Long distance running. 11. Cross country running or the Marathon. 12. Race walking. 13. Relay races. 14. Hurdling. 15. Long jump. 16. Tripple jump. 17. High jump. 18. Pole vault. 19. Shot put. 20. Discus throw. 21. Hammer throw.

"Athletics comprises of two separate events in it, namely the track and field events. These events includes various activities which athlete is required to perform. These events make up the most universal and most important sport internationally.

Track and field was a major sport in ancient Greece, where the Olympic games originated and the champions were national heroes. When the Romans conquered Greece, they too, took up the sports. Track and field was introduced to England, where it came to be known as athletics in the 12 century and gained momentum from then. It is conducted almost exclusively on an amateur basis. Since the revival of the Olympic Games in 1896, track and field has been the major sports in this worldwide athletic programme.

Athletics Skills and Rules is a unique effort and invaluable contribution to the sports and games. It is a complete manual for mastering the essential skills and tactics applied in the athletics. The comprehensive text in the book explains the various tips and tactics and means and methods to develop these tactics. The book is accompanied by the latest rules of the athletics. This book will help someone to become a good athlete, students of physical education and coaches etc." (jacket)