Table of Contents Track and Field Events Warming up Training Training Tips Cells and Bones Joints and Muscles Movement and Muscle Fibers Energy Production in the Body The Cardio-respiratory System Nutrition and Calories Nutrients, Proteins and Carbohydrates Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water and Fiber Record Breakers Did you know? (Cool Track Facts) Track and Field Links Bibliography Chimacum Middle School ThinkQuest Jr. Please give us Feedback about our site. Contact us! Meet the Team Featured site: The International Amateur Athletics Federation

Around the Track and Back Sprints are an important part of track and field meets. If you want to win a state track meet all you need are about four good sprinters and you can forget about the rest of the activities. But I encourage you to compete with good athletes in other activities. Coaching: The first thing a coach wants to remember is never to push their trainees so far they will break down. Some coaches push too far and the trainees track career can be over before it starts. Coaching Tips: Find trainees' weaknesses Find endurance Don't push your trainees too hard. Take it one step at a time Always give your trainees encouraging remarks