Paper-V Semester 3rd
(a) (Science of Coaching Athletics)
Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks: 50
External marks: 40
Internal marks: 10
Note:-
Paper Setter is required to set 10 questions from 5 units two questions from each
unit. Candidate is required to attempt five questions in all selecting one question from each
unit. All questions carry equal marks.
UNIT-I
- History of Athletics in India & Olympics
- Teaching, training and Coaching of athletes
- Selection of an Athlete
- Organization and Administration of Athletic Meet.
UNIT-II
- Track and Field marking with layout of Field Events
- Rules and regulations of track and field events
- Duties and powers of officials.
UNIT-III
- Warming up and its significance, factors effecting warming up, types of
warming up, cool down and its significance.
- Definition-Athletic terminology: (i) Jogging (ii) Striding (iii) Second wind
(iv) soreness of muscles (v) Speed play or Forlek (vi) Stitch in the side
(viii)Sprinting
- Training Methods their components and significance: (i) Interval training
(ii) Acceleration sprints (iii) continuous running (iv) Hollow sprints (v)
Repetition running (vi) Sprints (vii) Fartlck or speed play (viii) Circuit
training
UNIT-IV
- Explain the Physical requirements of the events given below. Explain
mechanics involved in the techniques at different stages given against
each event.
a) Sprinting (Cronch Start: Supporting Phase, driving phase, Recovery Phase,
Finish)
b) Hurdles (approach, take off, flight, landing, stride in between hurdles)
c) High Jump (Approach run, take off, bar clearance, landing)
d) Javelin throw (Holding & carrying, approach run, transitional steps,
throwing stance, release and recovery)
e) Long Jumps (approach run, take off, flight, landing)
f) Hammer throw: (Handhold, starting position, preliminary swing, turns,
release and recovery)
UNIT-V
PERIODIZATION
- Meaning and types and objectives of periodisation
- Division of training aspects for different events for different periods of
training.
- Preparation of a weekly training programme for
a) Track events (b) Jumps (c) Throws
Note:- While setting question from the period, event and level of athlete must be given or
choice should be left to the student.
REFERENCE
1. Vidyasagar; Training systematic in throwing NS NIS Patiala, India 1979.
2. Gerry A. Can : Fundamentals of Track and field Theodore b Rangansa, 62 A
Gokhale Road Dada, Bombay, India 1995.
3. Fox L. Edward: The Physiological Basis of Physical Education and Athletics,
Web. Wme Brown Publishers Debuque Lowa 4th Edition.
4. Ketluyn Lsttgous: Kinsiology, Scientific Basis of Hima Helga Dustch
Mention Eight Edition Wn. C.Brown, communications, Ltd., Dubuque, IA,
USA.
