Track

Question 1

A fast-paced race with a short distance is called:

Answer 1

A sprint

Question 2

A slow-paced race that requires endurance is called-

Answer 2

A distance, mid-distance race

Question 3

The college first track meet was held in 1849 by-

Answer 3

The Royal Military Academy of Britain

Question 4

Women participated in the Olympics for track and field in the year-

Answer 4

1928

Question 5

Track and Field was created in Ancient Greece to celebrate-

Answer 5

The gods

Question 6

One lap around the track is-

Answer 6

400 meters

Question 7

A tactical race with 4 people running 100 meters is called a-

Answer 7

4 x 100

Question 8

What kind of start is used for the 200, 400, 4x100?

Answer 8

Staggered start

Question 9

What kind of start is used for the 800 meters and 1600 meter races?

Answer 9

Waterfall start

Question 10

When running, the arms should-

Answer 10

move forward and back while maintaining 90 degrees.

Question 11

The equipment used to aid the start of a race is called-

Answer 11

Starting blocks

Question 12

The stick exchanged from each runner in the relay is called a-

Answer 12

Baton

Question 13

The most common relays are-

Answer 13

4x100 & 4x200

Question 14

T or F: Field events include high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put, pole vault, discus, and javelin.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T or F: When running the 400 meters you can move to the inside lane.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Where does the exchange of the baton happen?

Answer 16

Inside the exchange zone

Question 17

When executing the long jump it is important to-

Answer 17

Use the same foot for take-off each time

Question 18

Each runner is assigned a designated area on the track called-

Answer 18

Lanes

Question 19

If your foot lands beyond the take-off board it is considered-

Answer 19

A scratch

Question 20

T or F: You only need to stretch during running activities.

Answer 20

False