Teaching and Coaching Athletics

Contents: History of athletics. 1. Track events: i. Principles of running. ii. Short distance race (The sprints). iii. Middle distance race. iv. Hurdles. v. Steeplechase. vi. Long distance race. vii. Relay races. viii. Training Schedules. 2. Field events: i. Discus athletics. ii. Javelin. iii. Pole vault. iv. High jump. v. Long jump. vi. Triple jump. vii. Shot put. viii. Hammer throw. ix. Walking. x. Combined events. xi. Marathon. xii. Field events and trials. 3. Warm up athletics: i. Athletics injuries. ii. Equipments. 4. Rules. 5. Cup and trophy. Glossary.

"Teaching and Coaching Athletics is tremendous effort by the author in the field of physical education and sports. The present study is specially intended for the students of physical education and sports, sportspersons, prospective coaches, athletes etc.

Hopefully, the present study will prove very handy and useful for the sports researchers, athletes, prospective coaches, sportspersons etc." (jacket)