20 Questions
What are the primary activities involved in athletics?
Running, throwing, and jumping
What is the most common type of athletics competition?
Track and field
What strategy is suggested for maintaining fitness during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Using exercise as a strategy
What is the primary objective of running events?
To maximize average running speed over the course of the race
Which phase of running involves maintaining balance with one foot in contact with the ground and legs mostly straight?
Loading phase/on your mark
What type of event involves athletes passing a baton to their teammate after a specified distance?
Relay races
Which type of event is a variation upon the flat running theme, where athletes must clear obstacles on the track during the race?
Hurdling events
What is the objective of jumps and throws in athletic competitions?
To achieve the highest or furthest measurement from a series of attempts
Which phase of running involves the trunk facing the ground and hands touching the floor on the corresponding line on the given lane?
Propulsion phase/set
Which type of event aims to maximize average running speed over the course of the race?
Sprints
What is the main objective of relay races?
To pass a baton to their teammate after a specified distance
What type of events comprise the main components of athletics?
Running, Throwing, and Jumping
Which events are decided by finishing position (or time, where measured)?
Racing events
In which type of running event are athletes required to clear obstacles on the track during the race?
Hurdling events
What is the primary focus of relay races?
Passing a baton to teammates
What is the main objective of throwing events in athletics?
Achieving the highest or furthest measurement
In which phase of running are one foot always in contact with the ground and the legs mostly straight?
Sprint events
Which category of running events aims to maximize average running speed over the course of the race?
Sprints
What is the main focus of long-distance running events?
To finish with the highest speed
In which category of running events is it essential for athletes to maintain balance with one foot in contact with the ground?
Hurdles
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