PE 239 - Advanced Track and Field

2 Credits

Advanced track and field skills, including sprints, middle distance, long distance, hurdles (intermediate and high), steeplechase, relays (sprint and 400-meter), shot put, hammer, javelin, pole vault, high jump and long jump, aerobic and anaerobic training, strength development, flexibility, plyometric training and competition.

Pre-requisite(s) P E 139
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 139
FeesPA

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Students interested in competitive track running events.
Active Date 2014-04-16

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
AA

Physical Education

PE Activity Course Yes

Course Outline
I. MIDDLE DISTANCE II. LONG DISTANCE III. AEROBIC IV. ANAEROBIC TRAINING V. STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT VI. FLEXIBILITY VII. PLYOMETRIC TRAINING VIII. COMPETITION

Student Learning Outcomes
Each student will experience the competitive aspects of track running.

Each student will develop knowledge of the basic rules and regulations of track running events.

Each student will learn and develop advanced track skills and training techniques through participation.

Each student will develop a high level of physical conditioning inherent to competitive track running events through participation.

Each student will attend and participate on a consistent basis.