Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Eff Term	Fall 2026
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	05/06/2025
Top Code	083500 - Physical Education
Units	1 Total Units (;  Lab/Other Units 1)
Hours	54 Total Hours (Lab Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Total Student Learning Hours	54
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S),  Pass/No Pass (B)
Local General Education (GE)	Area 7E Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development (GE)

Course Description

This course provides advanced training techniques for sprints, distance running, jumps, and throws while developing strength, speed, endurance, and agility. The curriculum includes race strategy, biomechanics, injury prevention, and mental preparation. Athletes will also analyze performance metrics and receive personalized coaching to refine techniques. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Demonstrate advanced, event specific training techniques.
2. Participate in specialized training programs to improve speed, endurance, power, and agility.
3. Maintain professionalism, teamwork, and ethical conduct in training settings.

Course Objectives

• Demonstrate advanced training techniques in sprinting, distance running, hurdling, jumping events, and throwing events to enhance athletic performance.
• Demonstrate advanced training techniques in sprinting, distance running, hurdling, jumping events, and throwing events to enhance athletic performance.
• Develop and execute competitive strategies for various track and field events.
• Utilize data from time trials, video analysis, and wearable technology to assess and refine performance.
• Apply psychological techniques such as goal setting, visualization, and focus to improve performance.

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Lab Content

1. Course Introduction and Performance Assessment
   1. Overview of expectations and goal setting
   2. Baseline performance testing (speed, endurance, strength, technique)
   3. Introduction to biomechanics and movement analysis
2. Specialized Event Training
   1. Advanced drills for event-specific refinement
   2. Technical adjustments and personalized coaching
   3. Event rehearsals and simulation competitions
3. Event Strategy and Competition Preparation
   1. Tactical approaches for specific events
   2. Developing meet-day routine and warm-up protocol
   3. Video review of professional performances
4. Performance Review and Goal Assessment
   1. Performance testing and comparison to baseline
   2. Progress evaluation and goal reflection
   3. Creating long-term training plans for continued improvement

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lab (04)

Instructional Techniques

-

Study Non-Contact Hours Recommended

0

Methods of Student Evaluation

• Midterm Exam
• Final Exam
• Objective Examinations
• Problem Solving Exercises
• Oral Presentations
• Skills Demonstration

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Students will use performance and testing data to create individualized training programs.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Students will demonstrate advanced training techniques in event specific disciplines.

Resources Subscreen

• Textbook: Silvey, S. . Maximum Development of Off-Season Training for Track and Field . Independently published (2024).