The Sprint

Uses the 200 meter sprint as an example and slow-motion and live-action photography to demonstrate training and performance in high-speed competitive running. Includes demonstrations of warm-up activites--such as jogging and stretching exercises to loosen and strengthen muscles, and speed up muscle activity; sprint drills--to improve leg speed, knee lift, leg extension, and pull-back of the arms; and starting drills--including the use of blocks and tests of acceleration. Views of actual competition show the strong explosive running style characteristic of the sprint.

More in Athletics Series

  1. Fitness for Sport 1977
  2. Middle Distance Running 1977
  3. The High Jump 1977
  4. The Long Jump 1977
  5. The Relay 1977
  6. The Sprint 1977
  7. The Triple Jump 1977
  8. The Relay 1980
  9. The Shot 1980
  10. The Sprint 1980
  11. The Triple Jump 1980

Related films

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record