PEDC 187 - Track and Field

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course is an introduction to the running, jumping and throwing events that make up the sports of track & field and cross country, including skill development, teaching progression, and training methods for each event.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: The purpose of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of all track and field and cross country events and with a moderate degree of proficiency in performing and demonstrating the various events.

The student will

Demonstrate how track and field events can be made available and adapted to diverse populations and age groups.
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of fair play and team work as they apply to learning, teaching and performing track and field and cross country events.
Assess performance and evaluate technique in all track and field events.
Demonstrate competence in 2 throwing events, 2 jumping events, 1 hurdle event, l sprint event and one endurance event. (NASPE: 1.2)
Demonstrate an understanding of cues and progressions for teaching track and field events.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of training that are appropriate for track and field events and cross country.
Demonstrate a knowledge of appropriate drills used in track and field events.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic mechanics applied to each track and field event.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the rules of track and field and cross country.
Explain how to modify track and field events to accommodate students with orthopedic impairments which limit mobility.
Exhibit professional and responsible behavior that reflects a commitment to and respect for the profession.