Sport Methodology II - Sport Training - Athletics

Code:

331

Acronym:

331

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Sports Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LCD	17	First Degree in Sports Sciences (2011/2012)	3	-	10	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1. Apply and develop the knowledge acquired in sports training theory methodology in Track and Field.


2. Acquire basic skills of coaching in real Track and Field training and competition environment at different levels.


3. Identify and solve the common constraints of real training environment.


4. Develop analytical skills / reflection / critical discussion based on the problems of the practice.


5. To develop the ability to theoretically sustain problems coming from practice.


6. Develop the ability to be autonomous in the training process.


7. Foresee the transfer of cognitive and practical content to other areas/sports activities.

Learning outcomes and competences

1. To acquire skills in training planning, training implementation, evaluation and control of the different training phases as well as competition.


2. Deepening the knowledge on different models of technical preparation in different athletic events


3. Identify the long term process of development in different athletic events


4. Stimulate interest in track and field scientific research

Working method

Presencial

Program

Unity I – Jumps

1. Mechanical foundations of jump techniques. Limiter factors of performance in horizontal and vertical jumps.
2. Control and regulation strategiesof the approach run
3. Take-off biomechanical characteristics in different jump techniques. The stretch shortening cycle.
4. Angular momentum and flight phase
5. Current trends in jumps field
6. Long term preparation models in jumping and its peculiarities

Unity II – Sprint

7. Sprinting: velocity definition, manifestations, kinematics, kinetics and muscular participation
8. Training and assessment of sprint training
9. The start and acceleration phase, technical characteristics. Training and importance of maximum and explosive force.
10. Maximum speed phase, technical and biomechanical characteristics. Fatigue effect on running technique at maximum velocity. Importance of reactive strength.
11. Speed training schools and their methodological approaches

Unity III – Periodization and Training organization

1. Design of a sports season. Objectives and temporal length of the season. Definition of the training structure. Load dynamics. Tests and competitions distribution. Setting objectives for mesocycles and training periods. Training means selection considering specialty and macrocycle phase. Strategies for the determination and distribution of total and partial training volumes. Organization and distribution of training means in different training periods. Volume definition by microcycles and training session.

Unity IV

Preparation of a training program for young athletes by different groups of students.

Unity V

1. Assistance in structuring a semi-annual plan developed by each sector senior coach (sprint, jumps, throws, endurance) considering the main indoor competitions.
2. Understanding functions of head coach and sectorial coaches of the various athletics specialties.
3. Participation in the process of identifying the underlying problems and constraints affecting training and definition of intervention strategies.
4. Preparation of a report of all classes attended
5. Development of a critical comments about all classes attended.
6. Written report of all training sessions assisted.

Mandatory literature

Dick, F. W; Development of maximum sprinting speed, 1989
Bravo, J. , Pascua,M. , Gil, F. , Ballesteros, J.M. , Campra, E; Atletismo (I) - carreras y Marcha. , Comité Olímpico Espanhol, 1990
Black, W.; Training for the 400 m. , Track Technique 102, 1988
Woodman, L.; Coaching: A science, an art, an emerging profession. , Sports Science Review 2(2), 1993
Willoughby, D. S.; The effects of mesocycle-length weight training programs involving periodization and partially equated volumes on upper and lower body strength. , Journal os Stregth and Conditioning Research 7(1), 1993
Bondarchuck, A.; Constructing a trainigng system, part II. , Track Technique(103), 1988
Bondarchuck, A. ; Constructing a training system (Part I). , Track Technique(102), 1988
Navarro, F. ; Tendencias actuales en el entrenamiento de ritmo de prueba. , III Congreso Técnico de la A.N.E.N., Zaragoza. , 1982
Matveyev, L. P.; Modern procedures for the construction of macrocicles., Modern Athete and Coach 30(1), 1992
Navarro, F. ; La estructura convencional de planificación del entrenamiento versus la estructura contemporánea., RED/Revista de Entrenamiento Deportivo XIIII(1), 1999
Platonov, V. N. ; El entrenamiento deportivo: Teoría y metodología., Barcelona: Paidotribo., 1988
diversos; New Studies in Athletics (NSA): issue 11: 2-3 – 1996, IAAF, 1996
Verjoshanskij, I. V.; Entrenamiento deportivo. Planificación y programación. , Barcelona, Martinez Roca. , 1990

Complementary Bibliography

Tschiene ; Il sistema dell'allenamento, Rivista di Cultura Sportiva 3(1), 1984
Ozolín. ; El entrenamiento en el sistema contemporáneo actual. , La Habana: Cientifico-Técnica. , 1983

Teaching methods and learning activities

Practical – theoretical lectures of transmission and application of the contents

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	15,00
Teste	60,00
Trabalho de campo	25,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Final classification requires the fulfillment of regular attendance to the course as defined in the evaluation rules of the Faculty of Sports. It is considered that the student meets the assiduity if having been regularly registered, does not exceed the limit number of absences corresponding to a 25% of the planned classes.

The justification of absences should be done by the student through a request addressed to the Pedagogical Council, to which it will attach the medical report within 5 working days following the first absence. The official communication will be delivered and the student will present it to the teachers of the areas which he missed.  

Calculation formula of final grade

The evaluation is continuous without final examination with a posterior reflection and discussion between the tutor teacher and the students about the aspects considered relevant for the formation process. Therefore the students should:

Attend at least 75% of the planned sessions; thematic seminars, brainstorming sessions and discussion about the traineeship

To have a weekly practice frequency greater than or equal to a minimum of three training sessions

To prepare and help in the orientation of the preparation of the athletes throughout the sports season

Ensure the minimum number of weekly presences in training and competition defined by the tutor teacher

Discuss the internship report with the tutor teacher

 

For the students in the internship regime, the head coach, technical coordinator and/or responsible tutor at the club where the internship is performed will be consulted, being its appreciation considered by the tutor teacher in the evaluation.