Class Theory of Sports Training I - Athletics

The aim is for students attending this course to be able to: a) Understand and teach the sport, considering it complex and comprehensive, valuing all disciplines within the athletic universe in accordance with the Physical Education Programs and WA proposals. b) Use language and information and communication techniques appropriate to the different situations of their professional intervention. c) Know how to plan, manage, and evaluate each stage of the teaching process, with the National Physical Education Programs as a fundamental axis, as well as the achievement of the objectives of School Sports. d) Relate the contents of the sport to historical, technical, tactical, and organizational levels. e) Master assessment as a regulatory element and promoter of quality learning. f) Understand their field of action beyond purely sporting intervention, extending it to the field of social and cultural change through sport.

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The syllabus to be addressed are: History and Evolution of Athletics Framework and Characterization of the Modality The Training of Young Athletes Introduction to "Kids Athletics" Organization of an Event Annual schedule of children's training The Development of Physical Condition in Training Levels Strength Resistance Training Evaluation and Control Speed and Relay Training Basic Technical Training with Young Athletes Speed Race Technical Model Speed and Relay Training Race Walking Training Initiation to Race Walking Middle and Long-distance Training Training for Middle and Long-distance Events Hurdling training Introduction to Hurdling Jump training Initiation to High Jump Initiation to Long and Triple Jump Throwing Training Introduction to Shot Put Javelin throw Introduction Introduction to Rotating Throws

The teaching methodologies (ME) are: Practical classes (ME1) Demonstration, experimentation, and practical exercises (ME2) Video viewing and discussion (ME3) Small group activities (ME4) Supervision and analysis in a real context (ME5)

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