29 Questions
What is the primary focus of physical education?
To improve human development and performance through physical activity
What is the main difference between physical education and sport?
The focus on individual development versus excellence
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of individual sports?
Requires a team to participate
What is the ultimate goal of physical education in relation to leisure activities?
To promote a healthy lifestyle
What is a common benefit of both physical education and sport?
Improved physical performance
Which of the following is an example of an individual sport?
Swimming
What is the diameter of the shot in the shot put event?
2.135 in
What is the national governing body for athletics sports in the Philippines?
PATAFA
In the discus throw event, how many turns does the thrower complete before launching the discus?
One-and-a-half-turns
In which year was the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) founded?
July 17, 1912
What is the weight of the hammer in the hammer throw event?
7.2 kg
What is the primary emphasis in long-distance events in athletics?
Correct pacing and endurance
What is the minimum number of attempts in the hammer throw event?
3
What was the only event in athletics during the first Olympics in 776 BC?
Stadium-length foot race or stade
What is the origin of the word 'athletics'?
From the Greek word 'athlos' meaning 'contest'
What is the shape of the object thrown in the javelin throw event?
Spear-like
What is true about middle-distance events in athletics?
They rely more on endurance and pacing than just pure speed
What is the primary objective of a relay race event?
For a team of runners to directly compete against other teams
What is the primary purpose of a designated area in a relay race event?
To facilitate the exchange of the baton
What is the common feature of indoor and outdoor hurdles events?
The number of hurdles is different in both events
What is the ground of disqualification in a relay race event?
All of the above
What is the primary difference between the 100-meter and 110-meter long tracks in hurdles events?
The gender of the athletes competing
What is the characteristic of a steeplechase event?
Not a pure hurdles event
What is the name of the sport that requires hitting a shuttlecock with a racket?
Badminton
What is the objective of the game in Badminton?
To score points by striking the shuttlecock
What determines the side of the court to serve from in Badminton?
The coin toss
When must the server's feet be in contact with the floor?
During the serve
What happens when a player makes an illegal serve?
The opponent gets a point
How is the shuttlecock hit during a serve?
Diagonally across to the opponent
Study Notes
Physical Education vs. Sport
- Physical education focuses on individual development, while sport focuses on excellence.
- Physical education prepares individuals for leisure and a healthy lifestyle, whereas sport is often about winning and success.
- Most professional sportsmen and women began their development in physical education classes.
Categories of Sports
- Individual sports: not played by a team, but a single individual (e.g., horseback riding, swimming, gymnastics, archery, athletics).
- Individual sports promote physical fitness, lifetime physical activity, and healthy leisure time habits.
Athletics
- Also known as "Track and Field".
- Originated from the Greek word "athlos" meaning "contest".
- Oldest of all sports, with a history dating back to 2250 BC in ancient Egyptian tombs.
- Events include running, throwing, walking, and jumping.
Events in Athletics
- Running events: sprints, middle distance, long distance, and hurdles.
- Throwing events: shot put, discus throw, hammer throw, and javelin throw.
- Multi-events: heptathlon (7 events) and decathlon (10 events).
Track Events
- Sprint or short distance events: 100m, 200m, and 400m.
- Middle distance events: 800m, 1500m, and 1-mile-long runs.
- Long distance events: 3000m, 5000m, and 10,000m races.
- Hurdles: events with barriers set at precisely measured height and distances.
Field Events
- Shot put: involves putting a heavy metal ball as far as possible.
- Discus throw: athletes throw a 2kg platelike implement from a 2.5m circle.
- Hammer throw: involves throwing a 7.2 kg metal ball attached to a handle by a steel wire.
- Javelin throw: throwing a spear-like object made of metal, fiberglass, and carbon fiber.
Dual Sports
- Background of badminton: a racket sport played by two players or two opposing pairs.
- Game rules and scorekeeping: decide who serves first, serve diagonally, and hit the shuttlecock with the racket so it passes over the net and lands in the opponent's half court.
Test your knowledge on the importance of physical education and sport in schools, and how they contribute to human development and overall health. This quiz covers the curriculum's emphasis on team games and physical performance.
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