bp4020 Track and Field 1

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Richard Adamík (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zuzana Hlavoňová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zuzana Hlavoňová, Ph.D.
Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
bp4020/01: Mon 13. 4. 10:30–12:10 atletické hřiště, Mon 20. 4. 10:30–12:10 atletické hřiště, Mon 27. 4. 10:30–12:10 atletické hřiště, Mon 4. 5. 10:30–12:10 atletické hřiště, Mon 11. 5. 10:30–12:10 atletické hřiště, Z. Hlavoňová
bp4020/02: Mon 13. 4. 10:30–12:10 atletické hřiště, Mon 20. 4. 10:30–12:10 atletické hřiště, Mon 27. 4. 10:30–12:10 atletické hřiště, Mon 4. 5. 10:30–12:10 atletické hřiště, Mon 11. 5. 10:30–12:10 atletické hřiště, R. Adamík
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)&& BOZP_OK(bozp_fsps_atlet)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
The aim of the course Athletics I is to provide students with basic theoretical knowledge and to develop practical skills in athletics. The course focuses on the acquisition of correct running techniques from low, semi-low and semi-high starts (step and swing running techniques), mastering the fundamental elements of running drills, and performing specific running and hurdling exercises. The curriculum also includes hurdling in three-step, four-step and five-step rhythms, baton passing using underhand and overhand techniques, and the correct technique of the cricket ball throw. Furthermore, students become familiar with the basic rules of the athletics disciplines covered and with the principles of safety in athletics instruction.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the subject Track and Field I student will be able to:
  • apply the correct technique of drive and stride phase, starts,
  • demonstrate the correct technique of elementary, running and hurdle drills,
  • use the correct technique of hurdle running (3-step and 4-step, 5-step rhytm),
  • practise relay exchange (up-sweep and down-sweep),
  • manage correct technique of throwing with a cricet ball
  • analyze (and critically evaluate) the most frequently occurring errors in technique perform the above mentioned events,
  • demonstrate knowledge of basic rules mentioned Track and Field events and safety on lessons.
  • Key topics
    • 1. lesson - warm-up, cool down
    • 2. lesson - running drills
    • 3. lesson - starts, rhythmizing excersises
    • 4. lesson - technique of running
    • 5. lesson - hurdle drills, rhythmizing excersises
    • 6. lesson - training hurdle running (3-step, 4-step and 5-step rhytm)
    • 7. lesson - practise relay exchange (up-sweep and down-sweep)
    • 8. lesson - practise relay 4x 60m, 4 x 100 m, 4 x 400 m
    • 9. lesson - technique of throwing with a cricet ball
    • 10. lesson - kids athletics - technnique of running development, speed development, endurance and hurdle running
    • 11. lesson - preparation for fulfillment of the requirements
    • 12. lesson - rehearsal of track and field rules and technique of mentioned events
    Study resources and literature
    • HLAVOŇOVÁ, Zuzana. Atletika I (Athletics I). Online. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2014, p. nestránkováno, 19 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-7307-4. URL info
    • VRBAS, Jaroslav; Marek TRÁVNÍČEK and Kateřina ŠAUEROVÁ. Atletika v předškolním a mladším školním věku – učební materiál. 1st ed. Brno: KTV PdF MU, 2013, 86 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-6636-6. Po kliknutí na odkaz je potřeba kliknout ještě na název publikace Atletika v předškolním a mladším školním věku info
    • ČILLÍK, Ivan. Atletika. Vyd. 1. Banská Bystrica: Univerzita Mateja Bela, 2009, 200 s. ISBN 9788080838928. info
    • TRÁVNÍČEK, Marek and Jaroslav VRBAS. Atletika hrou - Jamaatletika (Funny athletics - Jamaathletics). 2009. info
    • MILLEROVÁ, Věra. Běhy na krátké tratě. 1. vyd. Praha: Olympia, 2002, 283 s. : t. ISBN 80-7033-570-X. info
    • VILÍMOVÁ, Vlasta. Atletika pro školní praxi (Atletic in the school practicum). 1. vyd. Brno: Pedagogická fakulta MU, 2000, 46 pp. ISBN 80-210-2372-4. info
    • KUČERA, Vladimír and Zdeněk TRUKSA. Běhy na střední a dlouhé tratě. 1. vyd. Praha: Olympia, 2000, 287 s. ISBN 8070333243. info
    • VINDUŠKOVÁ, Jitka; Aleš KAPLAN and Taťána METELKOVÁ. Atletika. Vyd. 1. Praha: NS Svoboda, 1998, 64 s. ISBN 8020505288. info
    • VÁLKOVÁ, Hana. Atletika je i hra. 1. vyd. Olomouc: Hanex, 1992, 86 s. ISBN 80-900925-3-5. info
    • KERVITCER, Jan and Karel BLÁHA. Běhy na střední a dlouhé tratě a chůze. 1. vyd. Praha: Olympia, 1981, 123 s. URL info
    Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
    Practical exercises at the athletic stadium. Self study e-learning form.
    Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

    Course completion (credit) is awarded based on:

    • active participation in practical classes (one absence is permitted),

    • the ability to demonstrate three randomly selected elements of the running and hurdling drills,

    • hurdling over five hurdles using three-step, four-step, and five-step rhythms (youth hurdle heights),

    • correct technical execution of the swing running technique  and the step running technique ,

    • correct technique of the cricket ball throw,

    • successful completion of a written test or meeting the required performance standard.

    Language of instruction
    Czech
    Study support
    https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fsps/jaro2026/bp4020/index.qwarp
    Further Comments
    Study Materials
    The course is taught each semester.
    The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, autumn 2020, spring 2021, autumn 2021, spring 2022, autumn 2022, spring 2023, autumn 2023, spring 2024, autumn 2024, spring 2025, autumn 2025.
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