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Fung, Lena; Ha, Amy – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1994
Examined official records of VIII World Veterans Championships to identify running, jumping, and throwing events whose performance was most affected by age. Found that 400-meter run and long jump were most affected by advancing age among both male and female master athletes whereas, in areas of throws, event most affected was javelin for men and…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Athletes, Chronological Age, Foreign Countries
Wilt, Fred – 1976
This guidebook is written for coaches of runners competing in both crosscountry and track. The techniques of training athletes in this sport are described with emphasis placed on why certain methods are successful as well as how they are accomplished. The methods of training runners of different ages and varying experience are discussed. Articles…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletic Coaches, Exercise (Physiology), Foreign Countries
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. – 2001
This teacher resource focuses on athletic (track and field) skills. It includes various skills and activities that are designed to promote learning opportunities and motivate Alberta (Canada) students to run, jump, and throw. It emphasizes the physical skills that form the basis of the track and field events in the 8th IAAF World Championships in…
Descriptors: Athletics, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Health Promotion