Jumping Events Quiz

30 Questions

During the take-off phase of the triple jump, what should an athlete do?

Plant the take-off foot flat on the ground

Which technique involves controlling the action of arms, legs, torso, and head while in the air?

Flight

What is the first fundamental skill of the triple jump?

Approach Run

What is the required distance for the triple jump?

10 meters

What does the landing phase of the triple jump primarily involve?

Hands - Action, Feet - Reaction

Which piece of equipment is used in the high jump?

Landing mat

Which approach is used in the Fosbury Flop technique?

Curved or J-shaped approach

Which of the following is not a recognized technique in the flight phase of the triple jump?

The Bounce Technique

What should you begin with in the approach run for a long jump?

Begin with your take off foot

Which fundamental skill is NOT essential for the long jump?

Rotation

When did the women's long jump make its Olympic debut?

1998

Who was noted for using a new style called the Fosbury Flop in the high jump?

Dick Fosbury

Which US jumper set a world record with a leap of 8.95 meters in 1991?

Mike Powell

What type of jump does the triple jump make for distance?

A horizontal jump

Which equipment is specifically used for the high jump?

High jump shoes - stabs

What is one of the duties of officials in the long jump event?

Check in the competitors

What task is NOT listed for the officials of the triple jump?

Arrange the high jump bar

What is the starting height for senior girls in the high jump?

1.15m

When was early evidence of bowling discovered in Egypt?

3200 BCE

What is one activity officials do before the long jump competition begins?

Call athletes together and explain the rules

Which of the following is included in the Amis full gear?

Hand Gloves

Which material is commonly used in Arnis for impact weapons?

Rattan

What is the dark, dense, and expensive type of wood used in Arnis?

Kamayong

The heart of a palm tree is referred to as which type of impact weapon?

Dahl

Which fundamental skill in Arnis is used with frontal striking?

Forward Stance

Which stance is primarily used for blocking and evasion techniques?

Oblique Stance

Which stance is specifically noted for being used for blocking?

Straddle Stance

Which of the following is not listed as a stance in the content?

Cat Stance

Which stance is listed along with back stance and oblique stance?

Side Stance

How many stances are mentioned in the content?

Four

Study Notes

Equipment for Jumping Events

Landing mat, measuring tape, sand pit, flags, score sheet, and rake are the essential equipment for jumping events.

Distance for Jumping Events

High jump and long jump events have a distance of 15 meters, while triple jump events have a distance of 10 meters.

Fundamental Skills of High Jump

Fosbury Flop technique involves:
- Curved or J-shaped approach
- Take off
- Clearance
- Rotation
- Landing
- Rhythmic coordination
Other techniques include:
- Scissor technique
- Eastern cut-off technique
- Western roll technique
- Straddle technique

Fundamental Skills of Long Jump

Speed, coordination, agility, and power are the essential skills for long jump.
Approach run:
- Begins with the take-off foot

Group 5 Sir Arnie Jumping Events

Events include:
- Long jump
  - Originated in ancient Greece Olympics
  - Featured in Olympics since 1896
  - Women's long jump made its Olympic debut in 1998 in London
- Vertical jump
- High jump
  - Fosbury Flop technique was introduced in 1948
- Triple jump
  - Involves three distinct jumps
  - Viktor Saneyev of the Soviet Union won three consecutive gold medals from 1948 to 1976
  - Francoise Mbango became the first female athlete to win gold in triple jump

Equipment for High Jump

High jump shoes (stabs)
High jump bar
Cloth uprights (stretchable)

Arnis

Equipment includes:
- Hand gloves
- Body armor
- Head gear
- Arm guard
- Groin guard
- Leg guard
- Padded stick
Impact weapons:
- Buston
- Rattan
- Kamayong
- Dahl
- Modern materials (fiber glass)

Fundamental Skills in Arnis

Ready stance
Attention stance (preparation for courtesy of bowing)
Forward stance (used with frontal striking)

Triple Jump Technique

Run down the track
Lower center of gravity on the second to last step
Make the last stride shorter
Take-off:
- Plant take-off foot flat on the ground
- Swing lead knee and opposite arm upward
- Jump for distance, not height
Flight:
- Action of arms, legs, torso, and head while in the air
- Three techniques:
  - Sail technique
  - Hitch-kick technique
  - Hung technique
Landing:
- 3-point contact (legs, buttocks, arm)
- Contact on the sand
- Hands - action
- Feet - reaction

Officials of Jumping Events and Their Duties

Long jump officials:
- Check in at meet site
- Inspect area
- Check in competitors
- Before competition begins, call athletes together and explain rules
- Measure faults
Triple jump officials:
- Check in at meet site
- Inspect area
High jump officials:
- Starting heights vary by age group:
  - Midget (boys: 1.90m, girls: 1.05m)
  - Junior (boys: 1.95m, girls: 1.10m)
  - Senior (boys: 1.50m, girls: 1.15m)

History of Bowling

Group 2
Discovered in Egypt in 3200 BCE
Modern bowling believed to have started in 300 CE

Test your knowledge of jumping events in athletics, including Long Jump, Vertical Jump, and High Jump, with questions on their origins, Olympic history, and notable athletes.

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