This book is divided into six parts: (a) introduction, including discussions on the participation of girls and women in track and field, principles of conditioning and training, and ideas for beginning a track and field program; (b) running, with sections on sprints, relays, running the 440, running the 880, and distance running; (c) hurdling; (d) jumping, with sections on standing broad jump, long jump, and high jump; (e) throwing, covering basic throwing movements, putting the shot, throwing the discus, and throwing the javelin; and (f) management and planning aspects, encompassing planning, promoting, and conducting meets, officiating, and improving track and field equipment. Appendixes include sections on the pentathlon, race walking, training programs, suggested teaching plans, sample event result sheets, and meet results. (JCW)