Training Programs
A training program has to be developed to meet the athlete's individual needs and consider many factors: gender, age, strengths, weaknesses, objectives, training facilities etc. As all athletes have different needs, a single program suitable for all athletes is impossible.
Example Programs
Young or inexperienced athletes
The following are examples of general Track and Field training programs suitable for young or inexperienced athletes (fundamental and foundation stages):
- Sprints - 100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres and the sprint hurdles
- Endurance - 800 metres, 1500 metres, 5km, 10km, walks and steeplechase
- Throws - shot, discus, hammer and javelin events
- Jumps - long jump, high jump, triple jump and the pole vault
Experienced athletes
The following are an example of track and field programs suitable for experienced athletes:
Track Events
Field Events
Road Running
The following are examples of Road Running training programs suitable for experienced endurance athletes:
- Half Marathon - for the experienced endurance athlete
- Half Marathon - for the novice endurance athlete - based on mileage
- Half Marathon - for the novice endurance athlete - based on time
- Marathon - for the experienced endurance athlete
- Marathon - for the novice endurance athlete - based on mileage
- Marathon - for the novice endurance athlete - based on time
Triathlon
The following are examples of Triathlon training programs suitable for experienced athletes:
- Triathlon - Half Olympic distances - Novice
- Triathlon - Olympic distances - Novice
- Triathlon - Olympic Distances - Elite
Fell Running
Fell running programs are available for the:
Team Sports
Acceleration and speed over a short distance and the endurance to repeatedly perform these are very important for most team sports, e.g. American Football, Basket Ball, Baseball, Cricket, Field Hockey, Rugby, Soccer etc. The following are examples of programs to develop these fitness components:
Page Reference
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- MACKENZIE, B. (2001) Training Programs [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/trainprog.htm [Accessed