FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS AND RUNNING SKILLS IN ATHLETICS LESSON 3 PE AND HEALTH 2 - Q4

These typically include a variety of features to accommodate various athletic events.

These facilities can vary in size and quality depending on the level of the venue, from local community tracks to international competition stadiums.

The main feature is the oval-shaped track where running events take place.

The track is usually made of synthetic materials such as polyurethane or rubber.

Typically, there are eight lanes on the track, although the number may vary depending on the venue.

Each lane is marked and has specific width regulations.

Typically, how many lanes are on the track, although the number may vary depending on the venue?

Each ____ is marked and has specific width regulations.

These are the straight sections of the track that connect the two curves.

Sprinting events often start and finish on these sections.

The ____ sections of the track where runners navigate turns during races. This is where runners navigate turns during races.

The radius of the ______ can affect race times.

These include facilities for long jump, triple jump, and pole vault.

Long jump and triple jump pits are filled with sand to provide a soft landing surface.

Pole vault pits are made of foam and are designed to absorb the impact of the vaulter landing.

These jump pits are filled with sand to provide a soft landing surface.

These pits are made of foam and are designed to absorb the impact of the vaulter landing.

A series of hurdles and a water pit used in this event.

Athletes must hurdle the barriers and navigate the water jump.

Used by sprinters and hurdlers to get a quick start in races.

They provide a stable platform for athletes to push off from at the beginning of the race.

Designated areas for athletes to warm up before their events.

First aid stations or medical tents staffed with medical personnel to provide assistance in case of injuries.

Track and field events require various pieces of ________ to ensure fair competition and athlete safety.

These are some of the essential _______ used in track and field events. The specific ______ needed can vary depending on the type of event and level of competition.

Electronic ___________ are used to accurately measure the time it takes for athletes to complete races.

This includes sensors at the finish line and possibly intermediate points along the track.

Used to signal the start of races.

Includes landing mats and uprights with adjustable crossbars for these jumping events.

Used in ____ races like the 110m ______ or 400m ______.

It comes in various heights depending on the event.

Used to mark specific distances or zones during practice or competition.

As ______, we come in all shapes and sizes.

There is no single perfect ________ to suit everybody.

In the same way, there are various different types of foot strike that ______ tend to use, varying from heel strike to forefoot strike.

When it comes to proper running form for the feet; even the type of running event you’re training for will?

A competitive 1500m runner will have a very ______ foot strike to your average marathon runner!

The vast majority of runners tend to run with a ___ striking running technique.

It is where the foot makes contact on the ground with the heel first, before rolling the weight forwards onto a flat foot.

In fact, some research suggests that over 90% of recreational runners ________ when they run.

Running with this foot strike means that you’re striking the ground with a foot that is almost flat, with your heel and forefoot contacting the ground almost simultaneously.

This is ideal for distance runners as it is virtually impossible to achieve if you over-stride.

This is a running technique where the balls of your feet, just behind your toes, are the first part of the foot to strike the ground.

Running with this strike is often described as “running on your toes”, and certainly feels very light, springy and fast.

However, it also places a lot of strain on the calf muscles and achilles tendons.

Proper running foot strike is more about avoiding _____________, rather than trying to force yourself to run with a running technique that is un-natural for your body.

While it’s completely normal for some runners to heel strike, and others to forefoot strike, there are a number of ________________ that some runners make when it comes to foot strike.

At best, these common mistakes will make you ___ efficient as a runner. At worst they could be why you keep getting injured.

At best, these common mistakes will make you less efficient as a runner.....