Athletics: Improve Your Track and Field Skills

Question 1

Which of these is not a track and field event?

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Soccer

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 2

In athletics, which of these is a field event?

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Jumping from a starting line and trying to land as far away as possible

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Throwing a heavy ball as far as possible

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Running a short distance on a track as fast as possible

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Teams of runners taking turns running around a track, passing a stick to each other

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a field event in athletics?

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100m sprint

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Long jump

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Shot put

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High jump

Question 4

In track events, which two elements are essential for measuring performance?

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Time and distance

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Height and distance

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Time and speed

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Speed and height

Question 5

Which of these activities is part of track events in athletics?

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Running a short distance quickly

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Jumping over a high bar

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Throwing a heavy ball as far as possible

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Jumping from a point and landing as far as possible

Question 6

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

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100m sprint

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Long jump

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Discus throw

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Javelin throw

Question 7

In athletics, which event involves jumping over a bar that gets higher each time?

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High jump

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100m sprint

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400m hurdles

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Long jump

Question 8

In athletics, which events happen in a marked area on the ground, not on a track?

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Long jump

Accepted Answer

Discus throw

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100m sprint

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800m race

Question 9

In athletics, which of these is a FIELD event, not a TRACK event?

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High jump

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Shot put

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100m sprint

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400m hurdles

Question 10

Which athletics event involves running on a track?

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200m hurdles

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Discus throw

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Shot put

Question 11

In athletics, which event involves jumping as far as possible from a starting line?

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Long jump

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100m sprint

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Relay race

Question 12

Which of these is a track event in athletics?

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100-meter sprint

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Javelin throw

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Long jump

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Shot put

Question 13

In athletics, which of these is a field event, not a track event?

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Long jump

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100m sprint

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400m hurdles

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800m run

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a running event in athletics?

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Hammer throw

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Sprint

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Hurdling

Question 15

What is an advantage of taking part in athletics?

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Better physical fitness

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Lower chance of getting long-term illnesses

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Improved teamwork

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Higher grades in school

Question 16

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

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High jump

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100m sprint

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800m run

Question 17

In athletics training, what is an essential element for athletes to improve their performance?

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Regular practice sessions

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Only competing in races

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Just focusing on running quickly

Question 18

Which of these is a track event in athletics?

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Running 200 meters

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Throwing a javelin

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Jumping as far as you can

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Throwing a discus

Question 19

Which of these athletics events takes place on a track?

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100-meter dash

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High jump

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Long jump

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Discus throw

Question 20

Which of these activities is NOT an athletics event?

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Cycling

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 21

In athletics, which field event involves landing in a sandy area?

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Long jump

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100m sprint

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800m race

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High jump

Question 22

What is a crucial part of an athlete's training plan?

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Exercising often

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Eating unhealthy foods

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Skipping rest days

Question 23

In a track race, what's the white line at the start for?

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Telling runners where to start

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Showing how far the race is

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Keeping runners in different groups

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Marking the end of the race

Question 24

Which athletics event features runners competing on a round track?

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Track Event

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Field Event

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Road Race

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Cross Country

Question 25

In athletics, athletes run as fast as they can from the starting line to the finishing line. What is this event called?

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100-meter dash

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Long jump

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High jump

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Javelin throw

Question 26

In an athletics competition, which rules are essential for a fair and safe race?

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Following the rules and regulations set for the competition.

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Always trying to win, even if it means breaking the rules.

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Arguing with the officials about their decisions.

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Using unfair tactics to gain an advantage, like tripping other runners.

Question 27

In athletics, which of these is a field event?

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Jumping

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Running

Question 28

In which field event do athletes throw a spear?

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Javelin

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Shot put

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Discus

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Long jump

Question 29

When creating a training plan for sports like running and jumping, what's an important thing to include?

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Setting goals you can reach

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Only practicing one event

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Never taking breaks or resting

Question 30

In Athletics, which of these is a field event?

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Shot Put

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Long Jump

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Hurdles

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400-meter dash

Question 31

Why are starting blocks used in athletics?

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To give athletes a fair and even start

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To show off athletes' countries

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To keep athletes' shoes in place

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To let athletes rest before the race

Question 32

In a running race, which starting stance is best for a long-distance event like a marathon?

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Stand with one foot slightly forward.

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Crouch with both hands on the ground.

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Kneel with one knee on the ground.

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Lie down with your body stretched out.

Question 33

When planning your training for an athletics competition, what's important to include to help you get better?

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A mix of hard training days and rest days

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Lots of running or exercise every day

Question 34

In the long jump, what is the area where athletes run before jumping called?

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Runway

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Starting line

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Landing pit

Question 35

In athletics, which event involves jumping into a sandpit?

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Long Jump

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Hurdles

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Discus

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100 meter sprint

Question 36

In Athletics, which event involves using only one arm to throw a heavy ball as far as possible?

Accepted Answer

Shot Put

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Long Jump

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100m Sprint

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High Jump

Question 37

In athletics, which of these is a field event?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

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High jump

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100-meter dash

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Relay race

Question 38

In athletics, which of these is a track event, not a field event?

Accepted Answer

100-meter dash

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Long jump

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Discus throw

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High jump

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a jumping event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Shot put

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High jump

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Long jump

Question 40

What are some of the benefits of participating in athletics?

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It can improve your fitness and health

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It can help you make friends and learn teamwork

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It can increase your risk of injury

Question 41

How does teamwork help runners succeed in relay races?

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Teamwork keeps runners motivated and focused.

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Teamwork helps runners practice more.

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Teamwork makes sure all runners run the same distance.

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Teamwork is not important in relay races.

Question 42

In a hurdles race, which technique is essential for clearing the hurdles?

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Jumping over the hurdles with the lead leg extended forward

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Running quickly over the hurdles

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Pushing the hurdles out of the way

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Ducking under the hurdles

Question 43

Why are rest and recovery periods important in an athletics training plan?

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They allow muscles to repair, reducing fatigue and injury risk, and preparing for future training.

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They prevent boredom and keep motivation high throughout the training plan.

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They let athletes do other activities, promoting a balanced lifestyle.

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They are not necessary as long as athletes push through fatigue during training.

Question 44

Where did organized athletic competitions first begin?

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Greece

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Mesopotamia

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China

Question 45

In a relay race, which of these is most important for a team's success?

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Passing the baton smoothly between runners

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Only the speed of the first runner

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Only the endurance of the last runner

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Lots of loud cheering from the crowd

Question 46

How can technology help athletes run better and perform better in track and field competitions?

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Technology can record videos of athletes running and show them how to improve their form.

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Technology can create practice races that help athletes get ready for real races.

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Technology can't help athletes run better or perform better in track and field competitions.

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a type of running event in athletics?

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Cycling

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Sprint

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Distance

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Relay

Question 48

When starting a standing long jump, what is the correct body position?

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Feet shoulder-width apart, arms raised overhead

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Feet hip-width apart, arms at sides

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Feet together, arms crossed on chest

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Feet staggered, arms swinging forward

Question 49

What measurement is used to determine the distance of a javelin throw?

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Metres

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Centimetres

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Inches

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Feet

Question 50

In an athletic event, what is the name of the race where runners have to jump over hurdles?

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Hurdles

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Steeplechase

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Cross-country

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Relay

Question 51

Which technique is used in shot put?

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Glide

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Spin

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Hop

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Jump

Question 52

In athletics, why are coordination and agility important? Give examples of how they are used in different events.

Accepted Answer

Coordination is moving body parts together smoothly, and agility is changing direction or position quickly.

Accepted Answer

In the long jump, coordination helps with balance during the run-up and takeoff, while agility helps with adjusting to the landing.

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Coordination and agility are not important in athletics.

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Coordination and agility are only important in running events.

Question 53

Why is it important to follow safety rules when taking part in sports?

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To prevent injuries

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To improve skills

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To make sports more fun

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To save time

Question 54

How has technology improved training in athletics?

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It has made training methods more effective.

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It has made athletics more dangerous.

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It has made physical ability less important.

Question 55

In a 4x100m relay race, what is the second runner's main task?

Accepted Answer

Receive the baton and run the second leg

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Start the race and run the first leg

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Pass the baton to the third runner

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Run the fastest leg of the race

Question 56

What's the goal of doing the long jump?

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To jump as far as you can into a pit of sand

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To run very fast over a long distance

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To throw something as far as you can

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To use a pole to jump over a high bar

Question 57

Which of these running styles involves taking short, fast steps?

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Sprinting

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Jogging

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Striding

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Pacing

Question 58

What do we call the area where athletes run in a track event?

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Track

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Field

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Pitch

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Court

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a safety rule for taking part in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Run on a slippery track

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Warm up before exercising

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Stay hydrated

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Wear the right shoes

Question 60

What's the most important thing to think about when you choose a distance to run?

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How long you can run for

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How fast you can run

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How old you are

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If you're a boy or a girl

Question 61

What's the difference between a sprint and a marathon?

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How far and how long they are

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What kind of ground they're on

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How many people take part

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What equipment you need

Question 62

What's the purpose of a starting block?

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To give athletes a stable place to start from

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To make them run faster

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To stop them starting too soon

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To protect them from getting hurt

Question 63

How does sportsmanship make athletics more enjoyable?

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It ensures fair rules for all.

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It guarantees victory for everyone.

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It allows cheating when no one is watching.

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Sportsmanship has no impact on the enjoyment of athletics.

Question 64

Why is it crucial to follow the rules in athletics competitions?

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To ensure fairness for all participants.

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To make the competitions more challenging.

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Because the judges tell us to.

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To win the competition.