Athletics (2) Flashcards
Events that take place on a field or similar area as opposed to those on the running track
Field events
is a field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a takeoff point.
Long jump
is a field event in which competitors must jump unaided over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without dislodging it
High jump
a field event in which an athlete uses a long and flexible pole, as an aid to jump over a bar.
pole vault
pole vault is also known as
pole jumping
the pole in pole vault is usually made from
fiberglass or carbon fiber
is a track and field event, similar to the long jump.
triple jump
triple jump is also referred to as
the hop, step and jump or the hop, skip and jump
is a field event involving “putting” (pushing rather than throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the shot—as far as possible.
shot put
is a track and field event where the javelin, is thrown
javelin throw
how do they do shot put
pushing rather than throwing
what is the heavy spherical ball called
shot
how long is the javelin
2.5m
how does the javelin thrower gain momentum
running within a predetermined area
is a field event in which an athlete throws a heavy disc in an attempt to mark a farther distance than their competitors.
discus throw
what is the heavy disc called
called a discus/craesean plate
discus throw is also called as
disc throw
It consists of a metal ball attached by a steel wire to a grip.
hammer throw
