INDIVIDUAL SPORTS: Running Flashcards
is a collection of sports events that involve running, throwing and jumping.
Track and field athletics
The name “athletics” is derived from the Greek word “______” meaning “________”.
athlos
contest
Track Events
Sprints
Middle Distance Events
Long Distant Events
Hurdles
Relays
is a short running race. In a track and field competition, there are
generally, three different sprint distances: 100m, 200m, and 400m.
Short distance or Sprint
are 800m, 1500m, and 3000m. These races require different skills and tactics to win. They rely more on endurance and pacing than just pure speed.
Middle distance races
There are three main ____-distance races: 3000m, 5000m, and 10,000m races. These races are similar to the middle-distance races, but the emphasis is even more on correct pacing and endurance.
Long distance events
is one in which obstacles are placed at intervals along the track
that the runners must jump over on their way the finish line. Typical _______ races are the 100m and 400m for women and 110m and 400m for men.
Hurdles
are where teams of runners compete against each other. There are typically four runners and four legs to the race. Common relay races are the 4x100m and the 4x400m.
Relays
Body Position
The head, trunk, and pelvis should be positioned along a ___________, which is __________ to the ground. This helps to ensure that the pelvis is in the most efficient
position. It should be obvious that the erect position better enables you to lift your knees, which, in turn, will increase stride length.
vertical
perpendicular
Arm and Shoulder Carriage
It is advisable for you to keep the hands, arms, and shoulders as relaxed as possible, for tense muscles does not
only required a greater oxygen consumption but are also prone to cramps. Most runners cup the hands or maintain a light pressure between the thumb and fist, finger on each hand; this tends to prevent the arms and shoulders from tensing.
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There are two parts of leg action.
recovery phase
driving phase
the __________ leaves the ground and in the __________ the lead foot touches the ground.
rear foot
driving phase
in the ____________ the lead foot touches the ground.
driving phase
on your work, set, go!
Crouch on one knee and form a high bridge with your fingers just behind the line.
on your work
on your work, set, go!
your hands should be placed slightly wider than your shoulder width
on your work
