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Pind, Rasmus; Mooses, Kerli; Suvi, Silva; Purge, Priit; Viru, Mehis; Pehme, Ando; Kaasik, Priit; Mooses, Martin – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2019
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in metabolic responses between the track and the treadmill (1% inclination) running. The latter is recommended for use in laboratory settings to mimic outdoor running. Method: Seventeen male endurance athletes (mean 25.8, s = 3.8 years) performed 4-min running bouts on an indoor…
Descriptors: Equipment, Track and Field, Metabolism, Males
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Liu, Yuanlong; Paul, Stanley; Fu, Frank H. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2012
The conductors of this study reviewed prediction research and studied the accomplishments and compromises in predicting world records and best performances in track and field and swimming. The results of the study showed that prediction research only promises to describe the historical trends in track and field and swimming performances, to study…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Track and Field, Aquatic Sports, Prediction
Nebraska State Dept. of Education, Lincoln. – 1978
Track and field activities involve the basic skills of running, jumping, and throwing. With the exception of the relays, all of the events are individual and self-testing in nature, and demand ample opportunity for practice. Track and field is often considered a team sport, since the individuals involved belong to a team and their wins are…
Descriptors: Athletics, Elementary Education, Individual Activities, Physical Activities
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
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Dernbach, Arthur R. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1983
A course at Northern Illinois University trains college students for running marathons. The course offers information about conditioning, injury prevention, and diet requirements, as well as instruction in long-distance running. Techniques for motivating students are discussed. (PP)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Course Content, Higher Education, Physical Activity Level