P.E GROUP 1 Flashcards
is composed of sports involving walking, running, jumping, and throwing.
athletics
it is actually a group of sports, or events, divided mainly in what is known as “track and field”
athletics
the ________________ were a sporting event held every four years at the sacred site of Olympia, in the western Peloponnese in honor of Zeus
The Ancient Olympic Games
are different kind of races, from the 50 meter sprint to the distance races that require endurance
track events
are comprised of jumping and throwing events. these are usually held inside or beside the track oval, or in areas specially designed for it.
feild events
is a person of authority in a variety of sports who is responsible for presiding over the game from neutral point of view
referee
is part of the team official who oversee the throwing and jumping events
field judges
is a person who measure time with the assitance a clock or a stopwatch
timekeeper
the judge, who must all operate from the same side of the track
track judge
the primary goal of any competent starter must be to ensure all runners receive a fair and equal start for each race
starter
performed with a single jump, landing on a pit of sand that is designed for that purpose.
long jump
also use a pit of sand for landing. the combination for triple jump is the hop-step-jump.
triple jump
the landing surface is a pad cushioned which rubber foam
high jump and pole vault
it involve spinning move that might be dangerous to spectators: thus it is performed in a cage to protect spectators
throwing discus and hammer
an event which the participant stands inside a circle and attempts to “put” a weighted ball as far as they can
shot put
