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557-0446-02L 2 Credits SHE D-HEST , D-BIOL
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Athletics II

Leichtathletik II

Lecturers & Examiners: Matthias Zürcher
Prerequisites: successful completion of Basic Education.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:53:11

Abstract

The athletics level 2 course focuses on methodological and didactic aspects of disciplines taught in the level 1 course. Pole vault is introduced as a new and additional discipline. Central elements required for passing the course don’t include skill assessments or athletic performance tests but rather didactical contributions.

Objective

The level II courses focus on methodological concepts and didactics. The goal is to learn how to teach the specific sport at high school level. The didactical aspects are often conveyed through new skills and elements. It is not required to have passed the level I course, but it is mandatory to have attended it previously.

Content

- Specific warm-up for athletics - Core elements of all disciplines - Acquiring of technical pole vault skills - Learning how to support an athlete during pole vaulting - Keys to a successful baton handoff - Written assignment on a movement observation task - How to modulate intensity with task variations - Developing feedback skills

Resources

Lecture Notes

No script

Literature

J+S Kernlehrmittel J+S Broschüre Leichtathletik verstehen & Leichtathletik vermitteln

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Signup End
06.02.2021
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Leichtathletik II
Semesteranfang bis Ende März: Unterricht Halle Hönggerberg, nachher HSA Fluntern
  • Thu 07:45-09:30 (HPS C 21.1)
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (HSA - FLUNT)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Sport Teaching Diploma (Detailed information on the programme at: )
    • Sports Practice (The scientific prerequisite for obtaining the teaching diploma in sports for high schools is a university Master's degree in sport, movement, health or other natural sciences with a sufficient basis in exercise and sports science. In addition, practical requirements (sports practice) of 46 CP are demanded, which can be completed partly within the Bachelor's and Master's programme.)