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WorksheetsRevision Quiz - Track and Field Gr 9
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is track and field?
The most popular sport in the world
A sport that involves running, jumping and throwing skills
A sport where hunting is done
A sport that was originated in Jamaica
What is the name of the governing body responsible for track and field in the world?
Jamaica Athletic Administrative Association
International Association of Athletics Federation
World Athletics
International Olympic Committee
Who is the new president of the governing body of track and field in Jamaica?
Garth Gayle
Dr. Warren Blake
Sebastian Coe
Marva Bernard
What is the shape of the track?
Elliptical
Circle
Square
Rectangle
What is the measurement of the outdoor track?
200m
800m
400m
100m
Heptathlon is a combination of how many events in track and field?
5
10
8
7
Decathlon is done by both males and females.
True
False
When was the first recorded Olympic Games?
1896
2012
776 BC
393 AD
How many lanes are normally on a standard outdoor track?
4-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
Which of the following refers to the stadium where the Olympic Games are held?
Olympia
Olympiad
Olympian
Olympism
Which of the following terms refer to an individual who represents his or her country at the Olympic Games?
Olympism
Olympian
Olympia
Olympiad
In the Ancient Olympic Games, a kotinos was given to the winner. What was it?
A trophy
A medal
Prize money
Crown of olives
What is the warm up activity?
Activity to get the body back to it's normal or resting state
Activity done during exercise
Activity done to prepare the body for strenuous activity
Activity done after the exercise
Running discipline in track and field is divided into sprint, middle distance and long distance races.
True
False
All of the following are sprint races except ____________
4x400m
200m
800m
110m Hurdles
How many times will an athlete go around the track for the 1500m which is a middle distance event?
3 1/2 laps
4 laps
3 3/4 laps
7 1/2 laps
Which of the following is not a jumping event?
Hammer
Pole vault
High jump
Triple jump
Throws are divided into two categories, vertical and horizontal throws
True
False
The standing start is used in all the following races EXCEPT
Steeple Chase
800m
Marathon
400m hurdles
What is the world record for the 200m race held by Usain Bolt of Jamaica?
19.19s
19.58s
9.58s
9.48s
The two types of relay exchanges are ____________.
Upsweep & downsweep
over & under
Visual & non-visual
Push pass & non-visual
The athletes are able to pass the baton in the acceleration zone in the 4x100m relay.
True
False
Which event in track and field is Tajay Gayle of Jamaica famous for?
110mH
400m
Long jump
High jump
Which event is Natoya Goule famous for in track and field in Jamaica?
200m
3000m
800m
Marathon
Who is the first female track and field athlete to get a medal at the Olympic Games?
Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce
Veronica Campbell Brown
Merlene Ottey
Deon Hemmings Mccatty
