Target Group and Prerequisites
This course is aimed at athletes with little or no experience in athletics.
Content and Goals
The goal is to acquire and train the fundamental skills of athletics. The training blocks focus on sprinting, jumping, and throwing. Each discipline will be learned from the ground up and deepened in technique over the weeks. The course trains speed, strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination, with an emphasis on the correct execution of movements.
Disciplines
- Short sprints from 30 meters to 200 meters, hurdles, and relay races
- Long jump, high jump, and triple jump
- Javelin throw, discus throw, and shot put
Note
The content differs between the summer and winter semesters:
- In summer, training takes place on the track and grass. There are no high jump facilities.
- In winter, training occurs indoors with substitute equipment for throwing disciplines.
Special Features
The meeting point at Ludwig-Kuhnen Stadium is by the containers. The changing rooms can only be used to a limited extent. Please wear suitable running shoes.
In winter, please wear clean indoor shoes that should be changed into in the changing room beforehand.
Regular participation is recommended.