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Track and field

designation given to contests . for men and women that involve running, jumping for height and distance, and throwing for distance using implements of standardized design.

T and f

Athletics

one of the oldest forms of organized sports.

Ath

Track events

running and walking races of various distances.


Te

Field events

jumping and throwing events.

F e

Athletics

one of the most popular sports


in the world.

Ath

running, jumping, and throwing

It is said that during ancient times _____, _____, and________ as vital training for hinting and warfare to survive

R, j, & T

Footrace

In 776 B.C., researchers found verifiable evidence of a true Olympic Game. The names of the champions were preserved. There was only one event played

In 1896,held in Athens Greece.

In______, it was the beginning of the reincarnation Olympic Games held in_________.

Irving Berlin

The first and the melody of the song in Olympics was written by

Dorando Pietri

Irving made the first melody which was dedicated to

Dorando Pietri

Italian Marathoner who became the world’s favorite for his perseverance to finish races but went comatose on his last race for the finish line.

Hurdles

L-shaped barriers that can be set to be from 30-42 inches high.

“L”

The ___-shape to easily tip over.

Staring Blocks

Consists of center rail and adjustable pedals for an athlete.

Baton

Used in relays are plastic or aluminum tubes about one foot long.

Pole Vault Poles

made from fiberglass and are available in a large range of sizes for athletes of all developmental levels, vaulting poles for advanced athletes mix carbon fibers with the fiberglass so that the pole is lighter and easier to carry down the runway.

Tape measures

used to measure the distances of jumps and throws at track meets,

Stopwatch

an essential tool for the track coach.

Clapper

Basic equipment for practicing starts with your athletes.

Cones

used to marking relay exchange zones more prominently, to set up drills in the field, or to mark boundaries for warm-up games

International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF)

The international governing body for athletics is the World Athletics formerly known as

Sprint, middle distance, long distance, hurdles, and relays.

Running events include

International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF)

The international governing body for athletics is the World Athletics formerly known as

Sprint, middle distance, long distance, hurdles, and relays.

Running events include

Sprint Running Races

short distances races in which athletes try to run at their maximum speed throughout the entire distance of the race. 400m oval

International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF)

The international governing body for athletics is the World Athletics formerly known as

Sprint, middle distance, long distance, hurdles, and relays.

Running events include

Sprint Running Races

short distances races in which athletes try to run at their maximum speed throughout the entire distance of the race. 400m oval

Middle Distance Races

Usually the 800m and 1500m races, though it encompasses all track running races from 800m up to 3km such as the mile.

International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF)

The international governing body for athletics is the World Athletics formerly known as

Sprint, middle distance, long distance, hurdles, and relays.

Running events include

Sprint Running Races

short distances races in which athletes try to run at their maximum speed throughout the entire distance of the race. 400m oval

Middle Distance Races

Usually the 800m and 1500m races, though it encompasses all track running races from 800m up to 3km such as the mile.

Long-Distance Running,

comprises of all running races of distances from 3kms up to the marathon.

International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF)

The international governing body for athletics is the World Athletics formerly known as

Sprint, middle distance, long distance, hurdles, and relays.

Running events include

Sprint Running Races

short distances races in which athletes try to run at their maximum speed throughout the entire distance of the race. 400m oval

Middle Distance Races

Usually the 800m and 1500m races, though it encompasses all track running races from 800m up to 3km such as the mile.

Long-Distance Running,

comprises of all running races of distances from 3kms up to the marathon.

Hurdles or hurdling

involves running and jumping over obstacles at speed.

Relay Running

type of running race in which athletes compete as a team, rather than as individuals.

Long Jump

track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible.

High Jump

participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices.

Long Jump

track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible.

High Jump

participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices.

Triple Jump

which athletes get to take two steps before making the final jump.

Long Jump

track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible.

High Jump

participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices.

Triple Jump

which athletes get to take two steps before making the final jump.

Pole Vault

full medal track and field event at the Olympic Games, requiring a competitor to leap over a bar using a long flexible pole made either of carbon fiber or fiberglass

Long Jump

track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible.

High Jump

participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices.

Triple Jump

which athletes get to take two steps before making the final jump.

Pole Vault

full medal track and field event at the Olympic Games, requiring a competitor to leap over a bar using a long flexible pole made either of carbon fiber or fiberglass

Long Jump,


Triple Jump,


High Jump,


and Pole Vault

4 Jumping Events

Long Jump

track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible.

High Jump

participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices.

Triple Jump

which athletes get to take two steps before making the final jump.

Pole Vault

full medal track and field event at the Olympic Games, requiring a competitor to leap over a bar using a long flexible pole made either of carbon fiber or fiberglass

Long Jump,


Triple Jump,


High Jump,


and Pole Vault

4 Jumping Events

Discuss throw


Shot put


Javelin throw


Hammer throw

4 Throwing Events

Long Jump

track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible.

High Jump

participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices.

Triple Jump

which athletes get to take two steps before making the final jump.

Pole Vault

full medal track and field event at the Olympic Games, requiring a competitor to leap over a bar using a long flexible pole made either of carbon fiber or fiberglass

Long Jump,


Triple Jump,


High Jump,


and Pole Vault

4 Jumping Events

Discuss throw


Shot put


Javelin throw


Hammer throw

4 Throwing Events

Triathlon


Decathlon


Marathon


Walkathon


Heptathlon

Other Events in Track and Field

Running and sprinting


Throwing


Jumping

General Rules and Regulation of Track and field

Long Jump

track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible.

High Jump

participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices.

Triple Jump

which athletes get to take two steps before making the final jump.

Pole Vault

full medal track and field event at the Olympic Games, requiring a competitor to leap over a bar using a long flexible pole made either of carbon fiber or fiberglass

Long Jump,


Triple Jump,


High Jump,


and Pole Vault

4 Jumping Events

Discuss throw


Shot put


Javelin throw


Hammer throw

4 Throwing Events

Triathlon


Decathlon


Marathon


Walkathon


Heptathlon

Other Events in Track and Field

Running and sprinting


Throwing


Jumping

General Rules and Regulation of Track and field