About the book: 2016 / The textbook contains brief information on the history of the development of types of athletics, analysis of technique and methods of teaching athletics exercises , organization and basic rules for judging competitions in the sport, which are presented in a form convenient for study and assimilation. Typical errors when performing athletics exercises and recommendations for correcting them are given. The textbook is made in accordance with the requirement for training a specialist in the direction 032100 - “Physical Education”, is intended for classroom and independent work of full-time and part-time students of physical education universities, and can also be useful for specialists working at various levels of physical education.