wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Athletics Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is athletics primarily known for?

a)

Competitive swimming

b)

Competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking

c)

Team sports like basketball

d)

Individual sports like tennis

2.

Which ancient civilization is athletics associated with?

a)

Ancient Egypt

b)

Ancient Greece

c)

Ancient China

d)

Ancient Rome

3.

What is often referred to as the 'Mother of all Sports'?

a)

Baseball

b)

Basketball

c)

Athletics

d)

Football

4.

Which of the following is a track event?

a)

High Jump

b)

Javelin

c)

100m race

d)

Long Jump

5.

What type of event is the High Jump?

a)

Field Event

b)

Relay Event

c)

Track Event

d)

Combined Event

6.

Which event involves throwing an object?

a)

800m race

b)

Shot Put

c)

Triple Jump

d)

Hurdle race

7.

What is the Decathlon?

a)

A sprint race

b)

A field event

c)

A combined event for men

d)

A type of relay race

8.

What is one benefit of participating in athletics?

a)

Improves cardiovascular health

b)

Reduces physical strength

c)

Decreases social skills

d)

Increases screen time

9.

How does athletics help with mental health?

a)

Reduces teamwork

b)

Decreases discipline

c)

Improves focus

d)

Increases stress

10.

What skill does athletics encourage through relays?

a)

Teamwork

b)

Competition

c)

Individualism

d)

Isolation

11.

Which of the following is NOT a field event?

a)

Long Jump

b)

Javelin

c)

5000m race

d)

Discus

12.

What type of event is the Heptathlon?

a)

Field Event

b)

Track Event

c)

Individual Event

d)

Combined Event for women

13.

Which of the following is a long-distance track event?

a)

100m

b)

200m

c)

High Jump

d)

800m

14.

What does athletics help maintain?

a)

Healthy weight

b)

Poor posture

c)

Low energy

d)

Weak muscles

15.

Which of the following is a jumping event?

a)

800m race

b)

High Jump

c)

Shot Put

d)

Discus