PE ATHLETICS

Candence

________: used as a measure of athletic performance.

Relays

________: are run by teams of four runners.

form of race

Fully automatic time: Is a(n) ________ timing in which the clock is automatically activated by the starting device.

shot

The ________ put: involves putting a heavy metal ball as far as possible.

Athletes

________ compete in multiple events over the course of one or two days in the combined competitions known as the decathlon, heptathlon, and pentathlon.

hammer throw

SWING: from the side in the discus and ________.

Field events

________: take place in specially prepared areas, usually within the oval track.

false starts

Competitors: are disqualified after causing two ________, or three ________ in the decathlon and heptathlon.

Second wind

________: is a phenomenon in distance running, whereby an athlete who is too out of breath and tired to continue suddenly finds the strength to press on at top performance with less exertion.

pentathlon

A(n) ________ is a contest featuring five events.

javelin throw

PULL: from the back in ________.

anchor leg

The ________: of a relay is given to the fastest or most experienced competitor on a team.

heptathlon

A(n) ________ is a track and field combined events contest made up of seven events.

decathlon

The ________ is a 10- event competition for men.

Sprints

________: are short running events in athletics and track and field.

Foot speed

________: is the maximum speed at which a human can run.

Pace setter

________: is a runner who leads a middle: or long distance running event.

pistol shot

A(n) ________: after a false start recalls the competitors.

Pace

________: also called rhythm or tempo.

Scissors

________: is a style used in the athletics event of high jump.

Photo finish

________: occurs in a sporting race, when two (or more) competitors cross the finishing line at near the same time.

Wind assistance

________: is a term in track and field, which refers to the wind level during a race or event as registered by a wind gauge.

Mass start

________: is a format of starting in some events in athletics (track and field)

Pace band

________: is a wristband, sometimes made of a strip of waterproof paper, that lists expected split times for a running race.

Discus throw

________: is a throwing event where athletes throw a 2kg plate like implement from a 2.5m circle.

Athletics

________:: also called track- and- field sports or track and field, a variety of competitions in running, walking, jumping, and throwing events.

javelin throw

The ________: is a throwing event where the object to be thrown is a spear- like object made of metal, fiberglass and, in some cases, carbon fiber.

hammer throw

The ________: is a throwing event where the object thrown is a heavy steel ball attached with a long wire to a handle.

false start

It is a(n) ________: if a competitor ails after a reasonable time to comply with the common "set "start before the pistol is fired.

Athletics

________:: Activities, such as sports, exercises, and games, that require physical skill and stamina.

Athletics

Activities, such as sports, exercises, and games, that require physical skill and stamina

Athletics

also called track-and-field sports or track and field, a variety of competitions in running, walking, jumping, and throwing events

The anchor leg

of a relay is given to the fastest or most experienced competitor on a team

Candence

used as a measure of athletic performance

Foot speed

is the maximum speed at which a human can run

Fully automatic time

Is a form of race timing in which the clock is automatically activated by the starting device

Mass start

is a format of starting in some events in athletics (track and field)

Pace

also called rhythm or tempo

Pace band

is a wristband, sometimes made of a strip of waterproof paper, that lists expected split times for a running race

Photo finish

occurs in a sporting race, when two (or more) competitors cross the finishing line at near the same time

Scissors

is a style used in the athletics event of high jump

Second wind

is a phenomenon in distance running, whereby an athlete who is too out of breath and tired to continue suddenly finds the strength to press on at top performance with less exertion

Short course prevention factor

is a multiplicative factor or coefficient used in the sport of athletics, specifically road running, to ensure that the measured length of a course is at least as long as the desired length of the course

Tartan track

is the trademarked all-weather synthetic track surfacing made of polyurethane which is used for track and field competitions

Track spikes

or just spikes, are pointed protrusions usually made of metal, ceramic or plastic that is screwed into the bottom of most track and field shoes to increase traction and minimize the likelihood of slipping

Standing vertical jump

This refers to a vertical jump done from a standstill with no steps being involved at all

Running vertical jump

This refers to a vertical jump after an approach or run to help add energy to the jump in an effort to improve on the standing vertical jump

Wind assistance

is a term in track and field, which refers to the wind level during a race or event as registered by a wind gauge

Track events

It includes a variety of races

Sprints

are short running events in athletics and track and field

It is a false start

if a competitor ails after a reasonable time to comply with the common "set" start before the pistol is fired

A pistol shot

after a false start recalls the competitors

Competitors

are disqualified after causing two false starts, or three false starts in the decathlon and heptathlon

Two types

intermediate and high

Relays

are run by teams of four runners

Field events

take place in specially prepared areas, usually within the oval track

Long jump

is perhaps the most natural to perform and the easiest to learn

The triple jump

It is originally called the hop, step, and jump, consists of three continuous jumps

HIGH JUMP

A high jumper runs towards the bar from any angle within a large, semi-circular runway

Pole vault

a pole vaulter uses a long pole usually made of fiberglass

PULL

from the back in javelin throw

PUSH

from the shoulder in the shot put

SWING

from the side in the discus and hammer throw

The shot put

involves putting a heavy metal ball as far as possible

Discus throw

is a throwing event where athletes throw a 2kg plate like implement from a 2.5m circle

The hammer throw

is a throwing event where the object thrown is a heavy steel ball attached with a long wire to a handle

The javelin throw

is a throwing event where the object to be thrown is a spear-like object made of metal, fiberglass and, in some cases, carbon fiber