Unit 3 Lesson 2: 100-meter sprint

Athletics is also known as:

• A) Running and Jumping only

• B) Jumping and Throwing only

• C) Track and field

Which of these are examples of throwing?

• A) Shotput and Javelin

• B) Relay and 100-meter sprint

• C) Long jump and hurdles

What kind of event is a 100-meter sprint?

• A) Short distance running

• B) Medium distance running

What type of fitness do we need for 100-meter sprint?

• A) Anaerobic fitness

• B) Aerobic fitness

What fitness components do we need for a 100-meter sprint?

• A) Flexibility and body composition

• B) Strength, Muscular Endurance and Cardiovascular endurance

What does anaerobic mean?

• A) No Oxygen

• B) Lots of Oxygen

What does the head do during a sprint?

• A) Up and looking ahead

• B) Down and looking at your feet

What does the knee do during a 100-meter sprint?

• A) Keep low

• B) Lift high

What do the elbows do during a 100-meter sprint?

• A) Straight

• B) Bend

• C) Doesn't move

How can we get faster at sprinting?

• A) Practice the correct fitness components

• B) Practice good technique

• C) Both of the above