track-athletics

Presents definitions of track and field terms arranged in alphabetical order. Includes a brief history of track and field.

Presents a short history of track athletics and instructions in technique for the various events.

Contains ideas, strategies, and materials for coaching track and field, addressing exercise physiology and body mechanics, Maxwell Maltz and Suggestology, talent search, facilities and equipment, strength and flexibility training, clerical work, and a variety of specific track and field events.

Provides advice for instructors charged with teaching track and field to beginners, offering teaching progressions and drills for fourteen track, jumping, and throwing events, and including safety tips, assessment tools, and suggested standards of performance.

Ron details his experiences participating in practices with his track team and in competing at a meet.

Text and photographs present the track events common to high school competition, discussing such aspects a sprints, hurdling, and relay races.

Refers to famous performances while presenting an overview of the Olympic track events and providing information on how athletes train, qualify for, and participate in the games.

Refers to famous performances while presenting an overview of the Olympic field events and providing information on how athletes train, qualify for, and participate in the games.

Brief, career biographies of six women track and field stars: Thelma Wright, Joni Huntley, Robin Campbell, Kathy Schmidt, Jane Frederick, Patty van Wolvelaere.

An overview of the events that make up the track athletics portion of the Olympic Games, highlighting great athletes and moments related to the sports.