Unit 3 Lesson 6: Javelin

Athletics is also known as

• A) Run and Jump

• B) Jump and Throw

• C) Track and Field

Which of these is a throwing event?

• A) High jump

• B) Javelin

• C) 400m relay

What kind of event if Javelin?

• A) Field event

• B) Track event

What are the basic requirements for a Javelin throw?

• A) Run and Throw

• B) Jump and Throw

• C) Run and Jump

What fitness components do we need for a Javelin throw?

• A) Body composition only

• B) Flexibility and Strength only

• C) Strength, Endurance and Flexibility

What does Anaerobic mean?

• A) Little oxygen

• B) Lots of oxygen

What does Aerobic mean?

• A) Little oxygen

• B) Lots of oxygen

When do we need Aerobic fitness in a Javelin Throw?

• A) To Co-ordinate when running

• B) For maximum power when throwing

When do we need Anaerobic fitness in a Javelin throw?

• A) To co-ordinate when running

• B) For maximum power when throwing

In the starting position for a javelin throw, we should...

• A) Keep the body straight, Keep the javelin over and behind the head

• B) Keep the body down, Keep the Javelin in front of you and low