PE ATHLETICS

studied byStudied by 4 people
0.0(0)
Get a hint
Hint

Candence

1 / 66

flashcard set

Earn XP

Description and Tags

Sports

Pe

67 Terms

1

Candence

________: used as a measure of athletic performance.

New cards
2

Relays

________: are run by teams of four runners.

New cards
3

form of race

Fully automatic time: Is a(n) ________ timing in which the clock is automatically activated by the starting device.

New cards
4

shot

The ________ put: involves putting a heavy metal ball as far as possible.

New cards
5

Athletes

________ compete in multiple events over the course of one or two days in the combined competitions known as the decathlon, heptathlon, and pentathlon.

New cards
6

hammer throw

SWING: from the side in the discus and ________.

New cards
7

Field events

________: take place in specially prepared areas, usually within the oval track.

New cards
8

false starts

Competitors: are disqualified after causing two ________, or three ________ in the decathlon and heptathlon.

New cards
9

Second wind

________: is a phenomenon in distance running, whereby an athlete who is too out of breath and tired to continue suddenly finds the strength to press on at top performance with less exertion.

New cards
10

pentathlon

A(n) ________ is a contest featuring five events.

New cards
11

javelin throw

PULL: from the back in ________.

New cards
12

anchor leg

The ________: of a relay is given to the fastest or most experienced competitor on a team.

New cards
13

heptathlon

A(n) ________ is a track and field combined events contest made up of seven events.

New cards
14

decathlon

The ________ is a 10- event competition for men.

New cards
15

Sprints

________: are short running events in athletics and track and field.

New cards
16

Foot speed

________: is the maximum speed at which a human can run.

New cards
17

Pace setter

________: is a runner who leads a middle: or long distance running event.

New cards
18

pistol shot

A(n) ________: after a false start recalls the competitors.

New cards
19

Pace

________: also called rhythm or tempo.

New cards
20

Scissors

________: is a style used in the athletics event of high jump.

New cards
21

Photo finish

________: occurs in a sporting race, when two (or more) competitors cross the finishing line at near the same time.

New cards
22

Wind assistance

________: is a term in track and field, which refers to the wind level during a race or event as registered by a wind gauge.

New cards
23

Mass start

________: is a format of starting in some events in athletics (track and field)

New cards
24

Pace band

________: is a wristband, sometimes made of a strip of waterproof paper, that lists expected split times for a running race.

New cards
25

Discus throw

________: is a throwing event where athletes throw a 2kg plate like implement from a 2.5m circle.

New cards
26

Athletics

________:: also called track- and- field sports or track and field, a variety of competitions in running, walking, jumping, and throwing events.

New cards
27

javelin throw

The ________: is a throwing event where the object to be thrown is a spear- like object made of metal, fiberglass and, in some cases, carbon fiber.

New cards
28

hammer throw

The ________: is a throwing event where the object thrown is a heavy steel ball attached with a long wire to a handle.

New cards
29

false start

It is a(n) ________: if a competitor ails after a reasonable time to comply with the common "set "start before the pistol is fired.

New cards
30

Athletics

________:: Activities, such as sports, exercises, and games, that require physical skill and stamina.

New cards
31

Athletics

Activities, such as sports, exercises, and games, that require physical skill and stamina

New cards
32

Athletics

also called track-and-field sports or track and field, a variety of competitions in running, walking, jumping, and throwing events

New cards
33

The anchor leg

of a relay is given to the fastest or most experienced competitor on a team

New cards
34

Candence

used as a measure of athletic performance

New cards
35

Foot speed

is the maximum speed at which a human can run

New cards
36

Fully automatic time

Is a form of race timing in which the clock is automatically activated by the starting device

New cards
37

Mass start

is a format of starting in some events in athletics (track and field)

New cards
38

Pace

also called rhythm or tempo

New cards
39

Pace band

is a wristband, sometimes made of a strip of waterproof paper, that lists expected split times for a running race

New cards
40

Photo finish

occurs in a sporting race, when two (or more) competitors cross the finishing line at near the same time

New cards
41

Scissors

is a style used in the athletics event of high jump

New cards
42

Second wind

is a phenomenon in distance running, whereby an athlete who is too out of breath and tired to continue suddenly finds the strength to press on at top performance with less exertion

New cards
43

Short course prevention factor

is a multiplicative factor or coefficient used in the sport of athletics, specifically road running, to ensure that the measured length of a course is at least as long as the desired length of the course

New cards
44

Tartan track

is the trademarked all-weather synthetic track surfacing made of polyurethane which is used for track and field competitions

New cards
45

Track spikes

or just spikes, are pointed protrusions usually made of metal, ceramic or plastic that is screwed into the bottom of most track and field shoes to increase traction and minimize the likelihood of slipping

New cards
46

Standing vertical jump

This refers to a vertical jump done from a standstill with no steps being involved at all

New cards
47

Running vertical jump

This refers to a vertical jump after an approach or run to help add energy to the jump in an effort to improve on the standing vertical jump

New cards
48

Wind assistance

is a term in track and field, which refers to the wind level during a race or event as registered by a wind gauge

New cards
49

Track events

It includes a variety of races

New cards
50

Sprints

are short running events in athletics and track and field

New cards
51

It is a false start

if a competitor ails after a reasonable time to comply with the common "set" start before the pistol is fired

New cards
52

A pistol shot

after a false start recalls the competitors

New cards
53

Competitors

are disqualified after causing two false starts, or three false starts in the decathlon and heptathlon

New cards
54

Two types

intermediate and high

New cards
55

Relays

are run by teams of four runners

New cards
56

Field events

take place in specially prepared areas, usually within the oval track

New cards
57

Long jump

is perhaps the most natural to perform and the easiest to learn

New cards
58

The triple jump

It is originally called the hop, step, and jump, consists of three continuous jumps

New cards
59

HIGH JUMP

A high jumper runs towards the bar from any angle within a large, semi-circular runway

New cards
60

Pole vault

a pole vaulter uses a long pole usually made of fiberglass

New cards
61

PULL

from the back in javelin throw

New cards
62

PUSH

from the shoulder in the shot put

New cards
63

SWING

from the side in the discus and hammer throw

New cards
64

The shot put

involves putting a heavy metal ball as far as possible

New cards
65

Discus throw

is a throwing event where athletes throw a 2kg plate like implement from a 2.5m circle

New cards
66

The hammer throw

is a throwing event where the object thrown is a heavy steel ball attached with a long wire to a handle

New cards
67

The javelin throw

is a throwing event where the object to be thrown is a spear-like object made of metal, fiberglass and, in some cases, carbon fiber

New cards

Explore top notes

note Note
studied byStudied by 43 people
... ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 25 people
... ago
4.5(2)
note Note
studied byStudied by 36 people
... ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 30 people
... ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 44 people
... ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 1035 people
... ago
4.5(2)
note Note
studied byStudied by 16 people
... ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 49 people
... ago
5.0(2)

Explore top flashcards

flashcards Flashcard (39)
studied byStudied by 6 people
... ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (76)
studied byStudied by 2 people
... ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (65)
studied byStudied by 5 people
... ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (24)
studied byStudied by 4 people
... ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (32)
studied byStudied by 9 people
... ago
5.0(2)
flashcards Flashcard (29)
studied byStudied by 10 people
... ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (95)
studied byStudied by 5 people
... ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (103)
studied byStudied by 3 people
... ago
5.0(1)
robot