Athletics for Year 2: Running, Jumping, and Throwing Skills

Question 1

In athletics, we have two main types of events: track events and field events. Which of these is a field event?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

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Running

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Hurdles

Answer

Relay

Question 2

Which of these is not an event in track and field?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Answer

Hurdles

Answer

Relay race

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Long jump

Question 3

In athletics, which event takes place in a field?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

Accepted Answer

Shot put

Answer

100m sprint

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Relay race

Question 4

In athletics, which event involves athletes jumping into a sandpit?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

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Running race

Answer

Relay race

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Javelin throw

Question 5

In a race, which body part should you use to cross the finish line?

Accepted Answer

Foot

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Head

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Torso

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Arm

Question 6

Which of these is a running event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

100m sprint

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Long jump

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Shot put

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High jump

Question 7

In athletics, what position do you start a sprint race in?

Accepted Answer

Crouched down with your hands on the ground

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Standing up straight with your feet flat on the ground

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Lying down on your back with your legs in the air

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Sitting on the ground with your knees bent

Question 8

In a track event, runners race around a track. Which of these is NOT a track event?

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Jumping

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Running

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Relay

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Hurdling

Question 9

Which of these is a track event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Hurdling

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Shot put

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Swimming

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Cycling

Question 10

Which activity does NOT take place on a running track?

Accepted Answer

Jumping as far as you can

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Running a race

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Jumping over hurdles

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Passing a baton to a teammate

Question 11

In athletics, which of these is a field event?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

Accepted Answer

High jump

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Running

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Relay race

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a running race in track and field?

Accepted Answer

Discus throw

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100-meter dash

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Hurdles

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Relay race

Question 13

In an athletics competition, which activity takes place in a field, not on a track?

Accepted Answer

Throwing a javelin

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Jumping over hurdles

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Running a marathon

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Passing a baton in a relay race

Question 14

Which of these activities is NOT part of field events in an athletics competition?

Accepted Answer

Running a race

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Long jump

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High jump

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Throwing a shot put

Question 15

In athletics, which activity involves running as fast as you can in a straight line?

Accepted Answer

100-meter dash

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Shot put

Question 16

In athletics, which event is about jumping the longest distance?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

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100-meter dash

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High jump

Question 17

In athletics, which event involves throwing a ball or object the farthest distance?

Accepted Answer

Javelin throw

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Running

Answer

High jump

Question 18

In athletics, we have track events and field events. Which of these activities is a field event?

Accepted Answer

Throwing a javelin

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Running a race

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Jumping over a hurdle

Question 19

Which of these sports is NOT played on a running track?

Accepted Answer

Basketball

Accepted Answer

Football

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Running

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Long jump

Question 20

In athletics, which event involves jumping into a sandpit?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

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100m sprint

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Relay race

Question 21

In a relay race, where do runners pass the baton to their teammates?

Accepted Answer

In designated passing zones

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Anywhere on the track

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Only at the finish line

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At the midpoint of the track

Question 22

In athletics, which field event challenges participants to leap over a raised bar without knocking it down?

Accepted Answer

High jump

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Long jump

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Shot put

Question 23

In athletics, which event involves jumping from a starting line to see how far you can go?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

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100m dash

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Relay race

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Hurdles

Question 24

In the javelin throw, what should you do after running a few steps?

Accepted Answer

Lift the javelin over your shoulder

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Take a few steps back

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Cross your feet as you run

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Stop and wait for the signal to throw

Question 25

When you throw a ball, what's the most important thing to do to keep everyone safe?

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Throw the ball where it's safe

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Use the right way to throw

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Warm up your body

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Wear the right shoes

Question 26

In athletics, which event involves throwing a heavy ball?

Accepted Answer

Shot put

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100m sprint

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Relay race

Question 27

Before starting any athletic activity, what's the most important thing to do first?

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Stretch your muscles

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Drink lots of water

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Run as fast as you can

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Eat a big meal

Question 28

Which of these athletics activities involves jumping or throwing?

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Long jump

Accepted Answer

Shot put

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Relay race

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100-meter sprint

Question 29

In a sprint race, which technique helps runners start quickly from the starting line?

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Using starting blocks

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Jogging in place

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Running backwards

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Jumping up and down

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a field event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

100-meter dash

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High jump

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Shot put

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Long jump

Question 31

Which of these is **NOT** a field event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

100m sprint

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Long jump

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High jump

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Shot put

Question 32

Which of these is a field event, not a running event?

Accepted Answer

High jump

Answer

100m sprint

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4x100m relay

Question 33

In athletics, which of these is a race on a track, not a competition in a field?

Accepted Answer

100-meter dash

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Long jump

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Shot put

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High jump

Question 34

In long jump, what do athletes use to push off from?

Accepted Answer

Take-off board

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Starting block

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Hurdles

Question 35

In a relay race, when you receive the baton, what's the first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

Take it from their hand.

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Run ahead of them.

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Throw it to them.

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Keep your hand behind you.

Question 36

What is the most important thing a coach does in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Help athletes get better at their sport

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Drive the team to competitions

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Sell tickets and shirts

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Play music during warm-ups

Question 37

In athletics, which of these is NOT a field event?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

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Pole Vault

Question 38

In competitive athletics, how are athletes with disabilities categorized?

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By disability type

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By age

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By gender

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By height

Question 39

Why should athletes drink lots of water before, during, and after track and field events?

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To stop them getting dehydrated and overheating.

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To make their muscles stronger.

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To help them run faster.

Question 40

When passing the baton in a relay race, what should you do first?

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Look over your shoulder to spot your teammate.

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Extend your arm back.

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Hold the baton out in front.

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Call out to your teammate.

Question 41

In athletics, we have three jumping events: long jump, triple jump, and high jump. Which event involves jumping over a bar?

Accepted Answer

High jump

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Long jump

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Triple jump

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a basic skill in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

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Throwing

Question 43

What is the starting position for a sprint?

Accepted Answer

Crouched down with hands on the ground

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Standing up straight with hands on hips

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Lying down

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Sitting with legs crossed

Question 44

Which type of jump involves jumping over a bar?

Accepted Answer

High jump

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Long jump

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Triple jump

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Shot put

Question 45

What is the aim of throwing a discus?

Accepted Answer

To throw it as far as you can

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To throw it as high as you can

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To throw it as accurately as you can

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To throw it as fast as you can

Question 46

Which part of your body do you use the most when running?

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Legs

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Arms

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Stomach

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Back

Question 47

Who starts a race?

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Starter

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Referee

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Coach

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Judge

Question 48

What is the difference between a relay race and a team race?

Accepted Answer

In a relay race you pass a baton, but not in a team race

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In a team race you pass a baton, but not in a relay race

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There is no difference between a relay race and a team race

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Relay races are on a track, but team races are not

Question 49

When starting a running race, what is the best position to be in?

Accepted Answer

Crouched down, ready to push off

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Standing straight up

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On your knees

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Lying on the ground

Question 50

Which of these is the best way to throw a ball far?

Accepted Answer

Swinging your arm smoothly

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Flicking your wrist

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Rolling it along the ground

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Kicking it

Question 51

What is the name of the sport that includes running, jumping, and throwing events?

Accepted Answer

Track and field

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Gymnastics

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Swimming

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Cycling

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT an event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Tug-of-war

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100-meter race

Answer

High jump

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Javelin throw

Question 53

What is the main difference between a sprint and a marathon?

Accepted Answer

The distance of the race

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The type of running surface

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The number of laps

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The type of shoes worn

Question 54

What is the most important thing to do to stay hydrated during an athletic event?

Accepted Answer

Drink water before, during, and after the event

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Eat salty snacks

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Avoid eating or drinking

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Drink sugary sports drinks

Question 55

What is the most important thing to remember when taking part in athletics?

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To have fun and try your best

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To win

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To be the best in your class

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To win a medal

Question 56

What is the best way to improve your athletic skills?

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Practicing regularly

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Watching others play sports

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Reading about sports

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Talking about sports

Question 57

Who is the person who starts races in athletics?

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The starter

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The coach

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The referee

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The umpire

Question 58

When playing sports, what's the most important thing to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

Playing fairly

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Winning the game

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Using any way to win

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Hurting others

Question 59

In athletics, what are the three main types of events that happen on a track?

Accepted Answer

Running, jumping, and throwing

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Swimming, cycling, and rowing

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Football and basketball

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Climbing and hiking

Question 60

When playing sports, what's important to remember?

Accepted Answer

Warm up first.

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Drink plenty of water.

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Don't play if you're not feeling well.

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Always try to do more than you can.

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a throwing event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Long Jump

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Javelin

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Shot Put

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Discus

Question 62

In athletics, which of these is NOT a running event?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

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Sprint

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Marathon

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Relay race

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a basic skill in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

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Throwing

Question 64

Before starting a sprint, you should stand with your feet like this:

Accepted Answer

Shoulder-width apart

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Close together

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Crossed

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As far apart as you can