Track and Field Athletics for Coach and Contestant/
Gill L Haryy
Track and Field Athletics for Coach and Contestant/ Harry L Grill - Triplicane chennai : Maxwell Press , 2023 . - 146p. : ill ; 6 x 0.38 x 9 inches .
Introduction, Training, Equipment, Construction of track and field, How to run off a meet, Sprints, The middle distance runs, The long distance runs, Relay racing, The high Hurdles, The low hurdles, High jump, The broad jump
Track and Field Athletics for Coach and Contestant is a comprehensive guide designed for athletes, coaches, and physical education professionals interested in the technical and theoretical foundations of track and field sports. Authored by Dr. H.C. Dwivedi, a specialist in sports science and training, the book provides in-depth insights into the mechanics, rules, techniques, and strategies essential for success in various track and field events.
The content is structured to benefit both coaches—by offering guidance on training methodology, event-specific instruction, and athlete development—and contestants (athletes)—by emphasizing skill acquisition, performance improvement, and competition preparation. The book covers:
The history and evolution of track and field
Detailed techniques for sprints, middle-distance and long-distance running
Technical drills for field events such as long jump, high jump, shot put, discus, javelin, and pole vault
Training cycles, warm-up and cool-down protocols
Injury prevention and sports psychology considerations
By balancing theory with practical application, it serves as both a textbook for sports education and a manual for daily coaching. It's especially suited for use in coaching certification programs, university curricula, and by self-guided athletes in India and beyond.
9789390877089
Track and field
Athletics
Sports coaching
Athletic training
Sprinting techniques
Field events
Physical education
Sports science
796.42 / HAR
Track and Field Athletics for Coach and Contestant/ Harry L Grill - Triplicane chennai : Maxwell Press , 2023 . - 146p. : ill ; 6 x 0.38 x 9 inches .
Introduction, Training, Equipment, Construction of track and field, How to run off a meet, Sprints, The middle distance runs, The long distance runs, Relay racing, The high Hurdles, The low hurdles, High jump, The broad jump
Track and Field Athletics for Coach and Contestant is a comprehensive guide designed for athletes, coaches, and physical education professionals interested in the technical and theoretical foundations of track and field sports. Authored by Dr. H.C. Dwivedi, a specialist in sports science and training, the book provides in-depth insights into the mechanics, rules, techniques, and strategies essential for success in various track and field events.
The content is structured to benefit both coaches—by offering guidance on training methodology, event-specific instruction, and athlete development—and contestants (athletes)—by emphasizing skill acquisition, performance improvement, and competition preparation. The book covers:
The history and evolution of track and field
Detailed techniques for sprints, middle-distance and long-distance running
Technical drills for field events such as long jump, high jump, shot put, discus, javelin, and pole vault
Training cycles, warm-up and cool-down protocols
Injury prevention and sports psychology considerations
By balancing theory with practical application, it serves as both a textbook for sports education and a manual for daily coaching. It's especially suited for use in coaching certification programs, university curricula, and by self-guided athletes in India and beyond.
9789390877089
Track and field
Athletics
Sports coaching
Athletic training
Sprinting techniques
Field events
Physical education
Sports science
796.42 / HAR