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What is the purpose of warm-up for track and field athletes?
What is the purpose of warm-up for track and field athletes?
- To increase endurance and flexibility
- To improve coordination and agility
- To reduce injuries and prepare muscles for maximum effort (correct)
- To enhance mental focus and relaxation
What are the components of the General Preparation Phase for track and field warm-up?
What are the components of the General Preparation Phase for track and field warm-up?
- Dynamic exercises and mental preparation
- Relays and off-season games
- Static stretching drills and acceleration runs
- Walking, jogging, easy running, and calisthenic exercises (correct)
Why is the Specific Preparation Phase important for track and field warm-up?
Why is the Specific Preparation Phase important for track and field warm-up?
- It focuses on endurance and long-distance running
- It aims to improve overall speed and agility
- It emphasizes static stretching and relaxation techniques
- It tailors activities to the specific event and prepares athletes physically and mentally (correct)
What is the recommended sequence of body engagement in dynamic exercises during warm-up?
What is the recommended sequence of body engagement in dynamic exercises during warm-up?
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How does warm-up contribute to the performance of track and field athletes?
How does warm-up contribute to the performance of track and field athletes?
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What happens if an athlete false starts in a sprint race?
What happens if an athlete false starts in a sprint race?
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What must athletes do in relation to the start line in a sprint race?
What must athletes do in relation to the start line in a sprint race?
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What determines the runner's speed in sprinting?
What determines the runner's speed in sprinting?
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What is the consequence of improving one factor of speed at the expense of the other in sprinting?
What is the consequence of improving one factor of speed at the expense of the other in sprinting?
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What is the recommended upper body position for sprinting?
What is the recommended upper body position for sprinting?
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