Track and field, or athletics as it is called in many countries, is the designation given to contests for men and women that involve running, jumping for height and distance, and throwing for distance using implements of standardized design. Competitions in track and field are called meets and are usually held outdoors, with the running events taking place on a portion of or around a 400-m (437.2-yd) or 440-yd (402.3-m) oval made out of cinders, clay, or synthetic compounds.

The field events — those disciplines involving jumping and throwing — generally take place at the same time as the running events, on the area within the track's circumference, or nearby.

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“Track and Field.” Scholastic, www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/track-and-field/.

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Cover ArtFundamentals of Track and Field by Gerry Carr
Call Number: 796.42 C311f 1999
Publication Date: 1999-07-15
Teaching correct techniques in track and field can be a challenge, especially for less experienced coaches and physical educators. The broad range of knowledge required to teach and coach so many varied events makes track and field one of the most technically complex sport areas to master. Fundamentals of Trackand Field simplifies the learning and teaching process with clear, progressive instruction. Coaches and physical educators will find the book especially useful, answering common questions such as, "What sequence of lead-ups and drills should be used?" and "How do I make my teaching and coaching environment as safe as possible?" Written by former Olympic athlete and veteran coach Gerry Carr, this book presents valuable information for teaching and coaching every track and field event, including such frequently excluded events as the 400-meter hurdles, steeplechase, triple jump, hammer throw, and race walking. 
Cover ArtWorld Record Breakers in Track and Field Athletics by Gerald Lawson
Call Number: 088011679X
Publication Date: 1997-05-01
Provides a complete look at the athletes who have set new world records in track and field athletics, selects the three greatest performers in each event and projects future world record marks for the year 2015.

 

Cover ArtHigh-Performance Training for Track and Field by William J. Bowerman; William H. Freeman
Call Number: 796.42 B786h
Publication Date: 1990-09-01
This book includes training schedules for 15 events that can be adapted for any athlete, regardless of age, sex, or level.

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The Athletics Congress's Track and Field Coaching Manual by Vern Gambetta (Editor)
Call Number: 796.42 A871
Publication Date: 1989-06-01
The Athletics Congress's Track and Field Coaching Manual features the latest in techniques and coaching principles. Over 50 of TAC's Development Committee members, all master coaches and trainers, have contributed their expertise.