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Special Olympics Nevada

Special Olympics Nevada

Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for those with intellectual disabilities

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Track & Field Resources

Preparing for Practice
Basics
Sprint Events (25-200m)
Middle Distance Events (400m+)
Walking Events
Wheelchair Events
Relays
Long Jump
Shot Put
Softball/Tennis Ball Throw & TurboJav
Basic Conditioning

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๐Ÿ“ = PDF ๐Ÿ’ป = Video ๐Ÿ‘ฃ = External Website


  • Preparing for Practice
    • Track & Field Glossary ๐Ÿ“
    • Essential Components of Training Season ๐Ÿ“
    • Track and Field Attire ๐Ÿ“
  • Sprint Events (25-200m)
    • Sprint Drills ๐Ÿ“
    • Speed Training ๐Ÿ’ป
  • Walking Events
    • Race Walking Basics๐Ÿ“
    • How to Racewalk ๐Ÿ’ป
  • Relays
    • Basics, Exchanges & Drills ๐Ÿ“
    • 4x100m Relay Drills๐Ÿ‘ฃ
    • Mastering Handoffs/Exchanges ๐Ÿ’ป
    • 4x400m Relay Techniques ๐Ÿ’ป
  • Shot Put
    • Basics, including Wheelchair ๐Ÿ“
    • Shot Put Drills ๐Ÿ“
    • Rotation and Finishing Mechanics ๐Ÿ’ป
    • Teaching Muscle Memory ๐Ÿ’ป
    • Building Core Muscles ๐Ÿ’ป
    • Power Position ๐Ÿ’ป
  • Basic Conditioning
    • At-Home Training ๐Ÿ’ป
    • Spring and Jump Drills ๐Ÿ’ป
    • Plyometric Drills 1 ๐Ÿ’ป
  • Basics
    • Running Mechanics ๐Ÿ“
    • Athlete Assessment Sample ๐Ÿ“
    • Fixing Mechanical Issues ๐Ÿ’ป
    • Coaches Insider Website ๐Ÿ‘ฃ
    • Dynamic Warm-Up Exercises ๐Ÿ’ป
  • Middle Distance Events (400m+)
    • 6 Phases of the 400m Race ๐Ÿ‘ฃ
    • Training for 400 & 800 Races ๐Ÿ‘ฃ
    • 800m and 1500m Training ๐Ÿ“
  • Wheelchair Events
    • Wheelchair Racing ๐Ÿ“
    • Wheelchair Race Diagrams ๐Ÿ“
  • Long Jump (Standing & Running)
    • Basics and Drills ๐Ÿ“
    • Plyometric Exercises ๐Ÿ’ป
    • Running Long Jump Approach 1 ๐Ÿ’ป
    • Running Long Jump Approach 2 ๐Ÿ’ป
    • Take Off Drills ๐Ÿ’ป
  • Softball/Tennis Ball Throw & TurboJav
  • Softball Throw, including Wheelchair ๐Ÿ“
  • Throwing Vector ๐Ÿ“
  • TurboJav Skills & Drills ๐Ÿ“
  • TurboJav Training Videos (multiple) ๐Ÿ’ป

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Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. Authorized and Accredited by Special Olympics, Inc. for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.

Special Olympics Nevada

Office:ย 702-474-0690
4000 Eastern Ave. Suite 320
Las Vegas, NV 89119

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