9/10 Track and Field

Where was track and field originated?

• Italy

• United States of America

• Greece

What are the two type of events in track and field?

• Running events

• Jumping events

• Throwing Events

• Field Events

An outdoor track has how many lanes?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

One time around the track is how many meters?

• 100 Meters

• 200 Meters

• 400 Meters

• 800 Meters

During sprints, a disqualification can include:

• The runner driving out the blocks after the starter.

• The runner false starts out of the blocks.

• The runner crosses over lanes.

During hurdles, the first leg is called the ________, and the second leg is called the __________.

• trail leg, lead leg.

• first leg, second leg.

• near leg, rear leg.

• lead leg, trail leg.

In hurdling, a runner would be disqualified if they knock over a hurdle with their foot?

• TRUE

• FALSE

During distance running, you should establish a pace and towards the end of the race you want to sprint towards the finish line.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How many participants are there in relay events?

• 5

• 3

• 4

• 6

Choose the three types of baton passes

• Push pass

• Upsweep

• Pull pass

• Sidesweep

• Downsweep