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WorksheetsCross Country
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What kind of sport is a cross country race
Team
Individual
Paired
For good running form, how should you have your head?
Looking ahead naturally
Looking at the floor/ground
Looking for your friends/opponents
Looking at the scenery
Where does a cross country race usually take place?
Indoors
On a track
Outdoors
For good running form, how should you have your shoulders?
Low and loose
High and tight
True or False, forwards and backwards arm swing can help drive you forwards.
True
False
What do you feel is the main goal of a cross country race?
To come first
To beat your previous time
To beat your friends times
To tire you out
Select two options that you think would best prepare you for a race.
Being hydrated
Having a McDonalds before the race
Having a high carb meal the day before (e.g. pasta)
Not drinking at all
Which of the options below is the most effective running form?
Long stride and high knee drive
Short stride and slight knee lift
Select two options that you think would best help you recover from a race
Lie down right after
Drinking lots of water
Keeping moving with some stretches
Not drinking at all
Which of these options shows good running form?
Loud and flat footsteps
Springy and quiet footsteps
Which area of your running do you think you need to improve/change for the next race to improve your time?
Head - looking ahead
Shoulders & arms - low and loose, good arm swing
Torso & hips - facing forwards
Leg stride - short with slight knee lift
Footfall/steps - springy and quiet
