Athletics for Year 1: Fun and Engaging Quizzes

Question 1

Which of these is a sport where we run very fast?

Accepted Answer

100-meter race

Answer

Football

Answer

Swimming

Answer

Basketball

Question 2

In athletics, which event involves throwing a heavy disc?

Accepted Answer

Shot Put

Answer

Long Jump

Answer

High Jump

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Relay Race

Question 3

Which of these is NOT an athletics event?

Accepted Answer

Playing football

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

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Throwing

Question 4

Which sport involves running as fast as you can?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Painting

Answer

Singing

Answer

Dancing

Question 5

What sport is running a part of?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Football

Answer

Swimming

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Cycling

Question 6

When exercising, what is important to do to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Drink plenty of water.

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Run on the grass without shoes.

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Don't wear appropriate clothing.

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Don't warm up before exercising.

Question 7

Before starting a race, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Get ready and wait for the whistle.

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Run as fast as you can.

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Stand still and wait for the whistle.

Question 8

Which type of running race is the longest?

Accepted Answer

Marathon

Answer

Sprint

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Relay

Question 9

Which activity is not part of athletics?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Question 10

Imagine you're a runner at the starting line of a race. How should you stand to get ready to run quickly?

Accepted Answer

Stand up straight like a tree, with your feet apart and knees slightly bent.

Answer

Crouch down like a frog, with your hands on the ground.

Answer

Lie down on your stomach like a sleepy cat.

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Sit down with your legs crossed like a pretzel.

Question 11

What do athletes do in a track and field event?

Accepted Answer

Run

Accepted Answer

Jump

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Sing

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Paint

Question 12

In athletics, which of these involves jumping?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

Answer

Shot put

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Javelin

Question 13

In athletics, which jump involves trying to jump over a bar that is placed at different heights?

Accepted Answer

High jump

Answer

Long jump

Answer

Triple jump

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a basic athletics skill?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

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Throwing

Question 15

In athletics, which skill helps you move quickly and change directions easily?

Accepted Answer

Agility

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Running

Answer

Jumping

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Balance

Question 16

Which of these is not a skill used in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Drawing

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

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Throwing

Question 17

Before a race, why is it important to start with gentle exercises?

Accepted Answer

To prepare our bodies for the race

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To look cool

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To make us tired

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Because it's a rule

Question 18

When throwing a ball far in athletics, which body position helps you throw it the farthest?

Accepted Answer

Stand with your feet apart like a superhero, bend your knees a little, and push the ball away.

Answer

Stand like a tree with your feet together and toss the ball gently.

Answer

Hold the ball behind your head and throw it over your shoulder like a baseball player.

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Close your eyes and spin around before you throw the ball.

Question 19

When throwing a ball or object in athletics, which part of your hand should you use to throw it the furthest?

Accepted Answer

The middle of your hand, with your fingers curled behind the object

Answer

The palm of your hand

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The tips of your fingers

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The back of your hand

Question 20

When taking part in a race, what's an important rule to remember?

Accepted Answer

Staying in your lane when running on a track

Answer

Pushing or tripping other runners to get ahead

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Taking any shortcut to reach the finish line first

Question 21

Which of these actions involves leaping into the air?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

Answer

Running

Answer

Throwing

Question 22

When playing at the park or during an athletics event, it's important to follow the rules to stay safe. Which of these things should you **never** do?

Accepted Answer

Push or bump into other children while running.

Answer

Listen to the person in charge and follow their instructions.

Answer

Wear shoes and clothes that are right for playing outside.

Question 23

In a relay race, how do runners pass the baton to their teammate?

Accepted Answer

By handing it to them from behind

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By kicking it to them

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By throwing it to them

Question 24

When you run very quickly for a short time, what is it called?

Accepted Answer

Sprinting

Answer

Jogging

Answer

Marathon

Answer

Hurdle race

Question 25

In athletics, what are the important rules we need to follow to make sure everyone has a fair and safe race?

Accepted Answer

We should listen to the starting signal before we start running.

Answer

We can push and shove other runners to get ahead.

Answer

We can take shortcuts to finish the race faster.

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We can trip other runners to make them fall.

Question 26

In athletics, why is it important to play by the rules?

Accepted Answer

To make sure everyone has a fair chance of winning.

Answer

To make the race more fun.

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To punish those who don't follow the rules.

Question 27

We're going to play some athletics games today. Which of these is NOT an athletics game?

Accepted Answer

Painting a picture

Answer

Running race

Answer

Throwing bean bags

Answer

Jumping over hurdles

Question 28

In athletics, what do we call it when we run as fast as we can for a short distance?

Accepted Answer

Sprinting

Answer

Jogging

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Walking

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Long-distance running

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a basic skill in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Answer

Throwing

Question 30

In athletics, which skill helps you throw objects far and with force?

Accepted Answer

Using your arm and body to push an object forward

Answer

Jumping high in the air

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Running fast from one place to another

Question 31

Which of these activities is NOT an athletics skill?

Accepted Answer

Cycling

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Answer

Throwing

Question 32

In athletics, we can move in different ways. Which of these is a way we can move?

Accepted Answer

Running

Accepted Answer

Jumping

Answer

Swimming

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Cycling

Question 33

What activity is NOT part of athletics?

Accepted Answer

Swimming in water

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Running quickly

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Jumping over a pole

Question 34

What's the first thing you do when you start running?

Accepted Answer

Push off with one foot

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Lift your knees high

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Swing your arms

Question 35

Which competition is the most famous in the world for athletics?

Accepted Answer

The Olympics

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The World Athletics Championships

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The Commonwealth Games

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The European Athletics Championships

Question 36

What is NOT an important part of athletics?

Accepted Answer

Fashion

Answer

Skill

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Fitness

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Teamwork

Question 37

Which of these is a key difference between a marathon and a sprint?

Accepted Answer

A marathon is a much longer race than a sprint.

Answer

In a marathon, runners need to run faster than in a sprint.

Question 38

Why is it important to warm up before doing athletics activities?

Accepted Answer

To prepare our bodies for the exercises.

Answer

To make us feel tired.

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To make us sweat.

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To avoid doing the exercises.

Question 39

When running, how do you use your arms to run faster?

Accepted Answer

Swing your arms back and forth

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Wave your arms up and down

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Keep your arms crossed

Question 40

In a relay race, what do we call it when runners pass the baton?

Accepted Answer

Handoff

Answer

Sprint

Answer

Warm-up

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Cool-down

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

100m Sprint

Answer

High Jump

Answer

Long Jump

Answer

Shot Put

Question 42

Who helps athletes improve their skills in their sport?

Accepted Answer

Coaches

Answer

Teachers

Answer

Parents

Question 43

Which surface is used on athletics tracks to help runners go faster?

Accepted Answer

Synthetic rubber

Answer

Grass

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Tarmac

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Sand

Question 44

Before you start running or jumping, what's the first thing you should do to get your body ready?

Accepted Answer

Do some light exercise like stretching and jogging

Answer

Start running or jumping

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Have a big meal

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Have a big drink of cold water

Question 45

Playing athletics can help us learn some important things for our lives. Which of these is one of the important life skills we can learn from playing athletics?

Accepted Answer

Working together as a team

Answer

Giving up when things get tough

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Being lazy and not trying our best

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Cheating and winning at all costs

Question 46

What will help you run faster?

Accepted Answer

Doing sprints and practicing running fast

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Running long distances every day

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Lifting weights to build muscles

Question 47

In Athletics, which skill do we learn to move our body quickly from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Swimming

Answer

Drawing

Answer

Singing

Question 48

What do we use in Athletics to improve our balance and coordination?

Accepted Answer

Balance beams

Answer

Running shoes

Answer

Sports balls

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Bicycles

Question 49

Which type of Athletics race involves running in a straight line from start to finish?

Accepted Answer

Sprint race

Answer

Relay race

Answer

Hurdle race

Answer

Cross-country race

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a jumping event in Athletics?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Long jump

Answer

Triple jump

Answer

High jump

Question 51

What do runners wear on their feet for better grip on the track?

Accepted Answer

Running shoes

Answer

Gloves

Answer

Shin pads

Answer

Helmet

Question 52

Which technique helps runners to start a race quickly?

Accepted Answer

Starting block

Answer

Blocking

Answer

Tackling

Answer

sprinting

Question 53

Which of these is a team Athletics event?

Accepted Answer

Relay race

Answer

100-meter dash

Answer

High jump

Answer

Shot put

Question 54

What is the line on the track that runners must not cross before the start of the race?

Accepted Answer

Starting line

Answer

Finish line

Answer

Safety line

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No-run line

Question 55

When participating in Athletics, what is the most important thing to remember?

Accepted Answer

Having fun

Answer

Winning

Answer

Following rules

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Getting tired

Question 56

Which of these is NOT a basic skill of athletics?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Answer

Throwing

Question 57

What is the safest way to land after a jump?

Accepted Answer

With your feet flat

Answer

On your knees

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On your back

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On your hands

Question 58

Which of these sports involves throwing a javelin?

Accepted Answer

Athletics

Answer

Football

Answer

Tennis

Answer

Hockey

Question 59

What is the best way to warm up before an athletics session?

Accepted Answer

Stretching and light exercise

Answer

Sitting down and relaxing

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Eating a heavy meal

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Drinking lots of water

Question 60

What is the name of the track event where runners race over 100 metres?

Accepted Answer

Sprint

Answer

Marathon

Answer

Hurdles

Answer

Relay

Question 61

Which of these is the correct technique for running?

Accepted Answer

Head up, shoulders relaxed, arms swinging

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Head down, shoulders hunched, arms stiff

Question 62

What is the best way to improve balance?

Accepted Answer

Balancing on one leg

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Sitting on a chair

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Walking in a straight line

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Jumping up and down

Question 63

In athletics, what do we call it when you achieve your best ever result in a race or event?

Accepted Answer

A personal best

Answer

Record breaking

Question 64

What would give an athlete the best energy for a race?

Accepted Answer

A banana and water

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A bag of sweets

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A large pizza

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A bowl of ice cream