Track & Field Academy -- Course Offering

T&F Technical Certification: Houston, TX

Dates:	November 22-23, 2013
Location:	Keck Hall, Room 101, Rice University 6100 Main St., Houston TX 77005.
Course(s) Offered:	Track and Field Technical Certification
Cost:	Course cost is $135 when registering at least 10 days prior. Late or on-site registration is $155
REGISTER:	Click HERE to REGISTER for this course
Host Hotel:	Host hotel is the Courtyard Marriott- Houston Medical Center, 7702 Main St, Houston, TX 77030. (713) 668-4500. Rate is $99, reference USTFCCCA TFTC.
PDF Brochure:	Click HERE for the PDF Brochure

 

About the TFTC

The TFTC is a 15 hour course in the coaching of Track & Field. Certification by the USTFCCCA is granted for successfully completing the course and evaluation. The curriculum covers all key aspects of technical coaching. The course is illustrated with pertinent, animated take-home video created specifically for this course, to enhance clarity and understanding. Topics included in the course are workout planning, administration of training, techniques, and teaching progressions for all commonly contested Track & Field events.

Course Schedule

Friday, November 22, 2013

5:30-5:45 Introduction & Orientation

5:45-6:25: Fundamentals of Training Design for Track and Field

6:25-7:05: Training Design Components for Track and Field

7:20-8:00: Organizing and Planning Training for Track and Field

8:00-9:00: The Sprint Events

Saturday, November 23, 2013

8:00-8:50: The Hurdle Events

8:50-9:20: The Relay Events

9:35-10:15: Overview of the Jumps

10:15-10:55: Long Jump

11:10-11:50: Triple Jump

11:50-1:30: Lunch (on your own)

1:30-2:10: High Jump

2:10-2:50: Pole Vault

3:05-3:45: Overview of the Throws

3:45-4:25: Shot Put

4:40-5:20: Discus Throw

5:20-6:00: Javelin Throw

6:15-655: Overview of the Endurance Events

6:55-7:45: Training Design for the Endurance Events

7:45-8:00: Closing