Track events

What are the classifications of events in track events?

• Short

• Middle

• Long-distance

• Short-distance

What does the 800m race classify as?

• Middle-distance

• Short-distance

• Long-distance

In 800m, 1500m, and 3000m races the runner will run in their own races.

• True

• False

No part of the starting block may overlap the starting line or extend beyond the lane in which it is placed.

• True

• False

The force created by the legs “pushing” against the ground results in ground reaction forces in which the ground “pushes back” and allows the player to move across the field.

• True

• False

What is the law of inertia state?

• Newton’s first law of inertia states that objects tend to resist changes in their state of motion

• Newton’s first law of inertia states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction

What are the types of starts?

• Standing start

• 3 point start

• Block start

• Crouch

In the standing start, your hands touch the floor.

• True

• False

What are the types of finishes?

• Run through technique

• Drop finish technique

• Shoulder shrugging technique

In the drop finish technique, the runner kicks the finishing tape/line.

• True

• False