Track and Field Warm-up Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Starting with the upper body before engaging the full body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does warm-up contribute to the performance of track and field athletes?

    <p>It prepares the body for high speed, strength, power, and endurance required in specific movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an athlete false starts in a sprint race?

    <p>They are immediately disqualified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must athletes do in relation to the start line in a sprint race?

    <p>Keep their hands and feet behind it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the runner's speed in sprinting?

    <p>Stride length and stride frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of improving one factor of speed at the expense of the other in sprinting?

    <p>Negatively affects running rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended upper body position for sprinting?

    <p>Straight with a slight lean forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

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