High Jump Quiz

Where did the history of the high jump begin?

• France and Germany

• United States and Canada

• Scotland and England

• Greece and Italy

What revolutionary technique did Dick Fosbury introduce in the 1968 Olympics?

• Scissor Kick

• Straddle

• Western Roll

• Fosbury Flop

When did the high jump become part of the modern Olympic Games?

• 1896

• 1904

• 1928

• 1936

True or False: The scissors technique is still the most common technique used in high jump today.

• True

• False

Which high jump technique was popular in the mid-20th century?

• Fosbury Flop

• Scissors

• Western Roll

• Straddle

What is the first phase of the high jump?

• Take-off

• Flight

• Approach

• Landing

Which phase focuses on building horizontal speed and setting up the curve before take-off?

• Approach

• Take-off

• Landing

• Flight

What happens during the take-off phase?

• The athlete begins running

• The athlete jumps and converts speed into height

• The athlete positions the bar

• The athlete prepares to land

Which phase involves arching the back to clear the bar while in the air?

• Approach

• Take-off

• Flight

• Landing

What is the correct order of the four high jump phases?

• Take-off → Approach → Flight → Landing

• Approach → Take-off → Flight → Landing

• Flight → Take-off → Approach → Landing

• Take-off → Flight → Approach → Landing