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Wakefield, Frances; And Others – 1973
This book is divided into six parts: (a) introduction, including discussions on the participation of girls and women in track and field, principles of conditioning and training, and ideas for beginning a track and field program; (b) running, with sections on sprints, relays, running the 440, running the 880, and distance running; (c) hurdling; (d)…
Descriptors: Athletics, Exercise (Physiology), Physical Fitness, Running
Doherty, J. Kenneth – 1976
This track and field text is a second edition of the 1971 Track and Field Omnibook, a synthesis of the author's forty-five years experience as a participant in and coach of the sport. Divided into two sections, the text deals with both the event-specific techniques of coaching and the overall development of the coaching role. Part one, "The Human…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Exercise Physiology, Physical Development
Wakefield, Frances; And Others – 1977
This volume is divided into seven parts; an introductory section (which includes a discussion of girls and women in track and field as well as principles of conditioning and training) and sections on running, hurdling, jumping, throwinq, pentathlon, beginning a track and field program, and managing and planning aspects. In each section, where…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Performance Factors
Sheehan, George A. – 1975
This book is both a personal and technical account of the experience of running by a heart specialist who began a running program at the age of 45. In its seventeen chapters, there is information presented on the spiritual, psychological, and physiological results of running; treatment of athletic injuries resulting from running; effects of diet…
Descriptors: Athletics, Blood Circulation, Cardiovascular System, Exercise (Physiology)