Athletics for Year 5: Enhance Your Running, Jumping, and Throwing Skills

Question 1

In relay races, what happens if a runner crosses the track boundary before receiving the baton?

Accepted Answer

The team is disqualified.

Answer

The runner gets a warning.

Answer

The team loses points.

Question 2

In a sprint start, what are the three main stages?

Accepted Answer

Crouch, drive, run

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Get set, ready, go!

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Start, speed up, finish

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Block, push, sprint

Question 3

To stay safe during an athletic event, what should athletes do?

Accepted Answer

Warm up before and cool down after.

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Ignore pain and keep going.

Answer

Use broken equipment.

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Try activities they haven't practiced.

Question 4

Which of these is not an athletics event?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Answer

Discus

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

100-meter dash

Answer

Discus throw

Answer

Long jump

Answer

Shot put

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a track and field event?

Accepted Answer

Chess

Answer

Hurdles

Answer

Javelin throw

Answer

Long jump

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a throwing event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

Answer

Javelin throw

Answer

Shot put

Answer

Discus throw

Question 8

When starting a sprint race, what should your body position be?

Accepted Answer

Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, body slightly forward, and arms extended back?

Answer

Kneeling with one knee on the ground, back straight, and arms by your side?

Answer

Sitting down with your legs crossed and hands on your knees?

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Lying down on your stomach with your feet together and arms stretched out in front?

Question 9

In the 100-meter sprint, what is the proper starting position?

Accepted Answer

Crouch down with one foot forward, the other behind, and hands on the starting line.

Answer

Stand upright with feet apart, knees bent, and arms at your sides.

Answer

Lie down with legs extended and arms raised.

Answer

Jump up and down on the starting line.

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a physical fitness component important for athletics?

Accepted Answer

Balance

Answer

Speed

Answer

Endurance

Answer

Flexibility

Question 11

Which of these athletics events involves throwing?

Accepted Answer

Shot put

Accepted Answer

Discus

Answer

Long jump

Question 12

Which of these is a running event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

100-meter dash

Answer

Long Jump

Answer

Javelin throw

Answer

High Jump

Question 13

At the starting line, what position should you be in for a long jump?

Accepted Answer

Crouching down with feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent, and arms out in front.

Answer

Standing upright with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.

Answer

Taking a running start up to the line and jumping over it.

Answer

Standing with one foot in front of the other, knees bent, and arms by your side.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a running event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

Answer

Sprint

Answer

Marathon

Answer

Relay

Question 15

In a sprint race, which starting position is correct?

Accepted Answer

Crouching with staggered feet and hands on the ground

Answer

Standing upright with feet shoulder-width apart

Answer

Lying down with feet towards the finish line

Answer

Jumping up and down in place

Question 16

Which technique is NOT used in the long jump to jump further?

Accepted Answer

Doing a high jump before you land in the sandpit

Answer

Running fast in the run-up

Answer

Pushing off the ground with your toes when you take off

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Landing in the sandpit with your feet together

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a throwing event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Long jump

Answer

Shot put

Answer

Discus

Answer

Javelin

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a physical fitness component that athletes need to develop in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Balance

Answer

Speed

Answer

Flexibility

Answer

Endurance

Question 19

Which starting technique is correct for a 100m sprint?

Accepted Answer

Crouch with your hands behind the starting line.

Answer

Stand with your feet apart and arms by your side.

Answer

Run from a point before the starting line.

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Start with your knees high and arms pumping quickly.

Question 20

In a sprint race, which starting position gives you the most power to push off?

Accepted Answer

Hands shoulder-width apart behind the line, feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes on the line

Answer

Toes behind the starting line, body leaning forward

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Feet flat on the ground, body upright

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Kneeling on the ground, hands in front of the line

Question 21

Which of these activities is NOT considered an athletic event?

Accepted Answer

Board games

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Answer

Throwing

Question 22

Which part of the long jump involves flying through the air?

Accepted Answer

Flight

Answer

Take-off

Answer

Landing

Answer

Push-off

Question 23

Which surface is best for long jump competitions?

Accepted Answer

Sand

Answer

Grass

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Concrete

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Water

Question 24

What unit do we use to measure the distance of a javelin throw?

Accepted Answer

Metres

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Centimetres

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Inches

Answer

Feet

Question 25

Which type of exercise is best to warm up before a running race?

Accepted Answer

Stretching your muscles

Answer

Lifting weights

Answer

Doing yoga

Answer

Running fast

Question 26

In a sprint race, which starting position is correct?

Accepted Answer

Crouched low in a three-point stance

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Standing straight with feet flat on the ground

Answer

Lying down on the ground

Answer

Jumping up and down on the starting line

Question 27

When landing after a jump, what is the safest way to do it?

Accepted Answer

Land with your knees bent

Answer

Land on your toes

Answer

Land on your heels

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Land on the side of your foot

Question 28

In a sprint race, the best starting position is:

Accepted Answer

Crouched with hands on the ground and feet apart

Answer

Standing still with feet shoulder-width apart

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Standing still with feet together

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Sitting on the ground with feet extended

Question 29

The most important thing for effective long jumping is to:

Accepted Answer

Build up speed and keep your balance

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Jump as high as possible

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Land with both feet in the sandpit

Answer

Use a pole to push yourself forward

Question 30

In discus throw, you hold the discus:

Accepted Answer

Behind your head

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In front of your chest

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By the side of your body

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Over your shoulder

Question 31

In a relay race, the baton is passed to:

Accepted Answer

The next runner in your team

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The runner in the opposite team

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The official standing nearby

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Anyone you choose

Question 32

Before doing any exercise, it's important to:

Accepted Answer

Warm up properly

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Wear the wrong shoes

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Ignore any aches or pains

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Not drink enough water

Question 33

In a hurdles race, the hurdles are used to:

Accepted Answer

Jump over

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Mark the distance for each runner

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Support the runner's feet

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Mark the start or finish of the race

Question 34

Regular exercise can help you:

Accepted Answer

Get fitter

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Get injured more easily

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Make fewer friends

Answer

Pay less attention in class

Question 35

The main aim of the discus throw is to:

Accepted Answer

Throw the discus as far as you can

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Throw the discus accurately

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Throw the discus over a certain height

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Throw the discus with as many spins as possible

Question 36

In a long jump, where do the jumpers land?

Accepted Answer

Landing pit

Answer

Take-off area

Answer

Runway

Answer

Approach zone

Question 37

Why do we practice in athletics?

Accepted Answer

To get better at a skill

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To compete against others

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To get ready for a race

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To show off

Question 38

Which of these is a short distance in a race?

Accepted Answer

100m

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400m

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800m

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1500m

Question 39

Which organization oversees athletics in the UK?

Accepted Answer

UK Athletics

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England Athletics

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Scottish Athletics

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Welsh Athletics

Question 40

In a sprint race, what position should you be in at the starting line?

Accepted Answer

Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the finish line.

Answer

Kneeling with one knee on the ground and your other leg extended behind you.

Answer

Lying on your stomach with your head facing the finish line.

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Sitting on the ground with your legs crossed.

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a type of running event?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

Answer

Sprint

Answer

Middle Distance

Answer

Long Distance

Question 42

In pole vaulting, what is the name of the long, flexible pole used?

Accepted Answer

Pole

Answer

Javelin

Answer

Bat

Answer

Lance

Question 43

Which practice is most effective for improving running speed?

Accepted Answer

Regular sprinting practice

Answer

Weight lifting to build muscle

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Maintaining a healthy diet

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Adequate rest

Question 44

Which jumping event in athletics involves clearing a bar at a specified height?

Accepted Answer

High jump

Answer

Long jump

Answer

Triple jump

Answer

Pole vault

Question 45

Which type of running event involves teams passing a baton?

Accepted Answer

Relay race

Answer

Cross-country running

Answer

Hurdling

Answer

Marathon

Question 46

What is the best way to start a long jump?

Accepted Answer

Take a few steps then leap forward

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Stand still and jump forward

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Hop and kick before jumping

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Jump from a height

Question 47

What is the best angle for throwing a javelin?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees

Answer

30 degrees

Answer

60 degrees

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90 degrees

Question 48

Which part of your body should you push off with in a standing long jump?

Accepted Answer

Your feet

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Your hands

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Your knees

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Your elbows

Question 49

Why do we use a run-up in a long jump?

Accepted Answer

To build speed before jumping

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To measure the distance of the jump

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To practice jumping

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To avoid injury

Question 50

When starting the long jump, you should stand with your feet apart and arms raised. Which answer choice shows this position?

Accepted Answer

Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended overhead

Answer

Standing with feet parallel, arms extended in front

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Standing with one foot forward, arms bent at the elbows

Question 51

Which technique involves jumping over a hurdle with your back facing the bar?

Accepted Answer

Fosbury Flop

Answer

Straddle

Answer

Rollover

Question 52

During a track race, which line indicates the path runners must follow?

Accepted Answer

Lane

Answer

Boundary line

Answer

Finish line

Question 53

In the long jump, which object do athletes push off from to begin their jump?

Accepted Answer

Takeoff board

Answer

Starting line

Answer

Landing pit

Answer

Runway

Question 54

In discus throw, why do athletes spin around before releasing the discus?

Accepted Answer

To gain momentum for the throw

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To keep their balance

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To confuse their opponents

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To avoid disqualification

Question 55

Which part of the running stride does NOT involve the foot making contact with the ground?

Accepted Answer

Float

Answer

Recovery

Answer

Support

Answer

Drive

Question 56

What muscle group in the legs helps you push off powerfully in the long jump?

Accepted Answer

Glutes

Answer

Quadriceps

Answer

Hamstrings

Answer

Calves

Question 57

What do the starting blocks in a sprint race help you do?

Accepted Answer

Provide a stable starting position

Answer

Make you run faster

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Help you react more quickly

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Improve your running form

Question 58

How are relay races different from individual races in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Relay races involve teams, while individual races do not

Answer

Individual races are longer than relay races

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Relay races use special equipment

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There is no difference between the two

Question 59

What is the most important thing to do in a warm-up before taking part in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Raise your body temperature

Answer

Improve your flexibility

Answer

Practice your skills

Answer

Reduce muscle soreness

Question 60

In the running phase of athletics, what is the first crucial skill?

Accepted Answer

Starting off quickly

Answer

Maintaining a consistent pace

Answer

Leaping over obstacles

Answer

Tossing a javelin

Question 61

When landing after a jump, what is the safest method?

Accepted Answer

Landing on the balls of your feet

Answer

Landing on your heels

Answer

Landing flat-footed

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Landing on only one leg

Question 62

In the discus throw, which technique involves a gliding motion?

Accepted Answer

Glide

Answer

Hop

Answer

Skip

Answer

Roll

Question 63

Before a race, which line must runners remain behind?

Accepted Answer

Starting line

Answer

Finish line

Answer

Safety line

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Control line

Question 64

When participating in athletics, which of these is NOT a safety precaution?

Accepted Answer

Pushing yourself beyond your limits

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Wearing appropriate clothing

Answer

Warming up before exercising

Answer

Staying hydrated