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Freshman Physical Education Freshman Physical Education

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Basic Definitions & Terms Basic Definitions & Terms Running Events in TrackRunning Events in Track

Sprint events:Sprint events: – 100 meter, 100 meter, – 200 meter 200 meter – 400 meter dashes.400 meter dashes.

Distance eventsDistance events– 800 meter,800 meter,– 1600 meter 1600 meter – 3200 meter runs. 3200 meter runs.

The size of a High School Track is 400 meters.The size of a High School Track is 400 meters.

Basic Definitions & Terms Basic Definitions & Terms Running Events in TrackRunning Events in Track

Relay Teams:Relay Teams: consist of a team of consist of a team of four runners each running a specific four runners each running a specific distance.distance.

Sprint Relays:Sprint Relays: Each runner runs the same Each runner runs the same distancedistance

– 4 x 1004 x 100– 4 X 200 meters.4 X 200 meters.

Basic Definitions & Terms of Track Basic Definitions & Terms of Track RelaysRelays

Distance relaysDistance relays – 4 x 400 (mile relay).4 x 400 (mile relay).– 4 x 800 meters (3200 meter relay).4 x 800 meters (3200 meter relay).

Each runner runs the same distance.Each runner runs the same distance.

Basic Definitions & Terms for Basic Definitions & Terms for TrackTrack

Boys-110 High hurdlesBoys-110 High hurdles

39 inch hurdle height, 15 yds/13.72 from start to 39 inch hurdle height, 15 yds/13.72 from start to the first hurdle, 10 yds./9.14 m between hurdles the first hurdle, 10 yds./9.14 m between hurdles and 15 yards/from the last hurdle to the finish and 15 yards/from the last hurdle to the finish line. 10 hurdlesline. 10 hurdles

Boys- 300 Meter Intermediate HurdlesBoys- 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles 36 inch hurdle, 45 m from the start to the first 36 inch hurdle, 45 m from the start to the first

hurdle,hurdle, 35 m between hurdles and 10 m from the last 35 m between hurdles and 10 m from the last

hurdle to the finish line. 8 hurdleshurdle to the finish line. 8 hurdles

Basic Definitions & Terms for Track Basic Definitions & Terms for Track

Girls-100 Meter High HurdlesGirls-100 Meter High Hurdles 33-inch hurdle height, 13 m from the start to the 33-inch hurdle height, 13 m from the start to the

first hurdle, 8.5 meters between hurdles and 10.5 first hurdle, 8.5 meters between hurdles and 10.5 meters from the last hurdle to the finish line. (10 meters from the last hurdle to the finish line. (10 hurdles)hurdles)

Girls-300 Meter Low HurdlesGirls-300 Meter Low Hurdles 30-inch hurdle height, 45 meters from the start to 30-inch hurdle height, 45 meters from the start to

the first hurdle, 35 meters between hurdles and the first hurdle, 35 meters between hurdles and 10 meters from the last hurdle to the finish. (8 10 meters from the last hurdle to the finish. (8 hurdles)hurdles)

Basic Definitions & Terms Basic Definitions & Terms Cross-CountryCross-Country

Cross-country races are run over rough Cross-country races are run over rough terrain.terrain.

Boys & Girls High School X-country race is Boys & Girls High School X-country race is 3 miles.3 miles.

The steeplechase event (in track and field) The steeplechase event (in track and field) is an obstacle run over 3,000meter course is an obstacle run over 3,000meter course with hurdles, water jumps and other with hurdles, water jumps and other hazards.hazards.

Basic Definitions & Terms Basic Definitions & Terms Field EventsField Events

Shot PutShot Put– Must be “put” from one hand starting from above the Must be “put” from one hand starting from above the

shoulder and not going below the shoulder until free of shoulder and not going below the shoulder until free of hand.hand.

– You must enter and exit throwing ring through the back You must enter and exit throwing ring through the back of the ring.of the ring.

– You cannot touch any part of the ring.You cannot touch any part of the ring.

– The distance is measured from the inside edge of the The distance is measured from the inside edge of the stop board to the place in the sector where the shot hits stop board to the place in the sector where the shot hits first.first.

– Boys shot weighs 12 lbs. (5.4443 kg)Boys shot weighs 12 lbs. (5.4443 kg)– Girls shot weighs 8 lbs. 13 oz. (4 kg)Girls shot weighs 8 lbs. 13 oz. (4 kg)

Basic Definitions & Terms Basic Definitions & Terms Throwing EventsThrowing Events

DiscusDiscus– Must be thrown with one hand.Must be thrown with one hand.– You must enter and exit the ring through the You must enter and exit the ring through the

back half.back half.– You cannot touch any part of the ring.You cannot touch any part of the ring.– The discus must land within the sector The discus must land within the sector

measured.measured.– The distance is measured from the inside edge The distance is measured from the inside edge

of the ring to the place in the sector the discus of the ring to the place in the sector the discus first hits.first hits.

– Boys discus weighs 1.6 kg ( 3 lbs. 8.44 oz.)Boys discus weighs 1.6 kg ( 3 lbs. 8.44 oz.)– Girls discus weighs 1 kg ( 2 lbs. 3.3 oz)Girls discus weighs 1 kg ( 2 lbs. 3.3 oz)

Basic Definitions & TermsBasic Definitions & TermsJumping EventsJumping Events

Long JumpLong Jump

– You must run along the runway and jump off of one foot from You must run along the runway and jump off of one foot from the take-off board nearest the landing pit.the take-off board nearest the landing pit.

– The length of the runs varies from person to person.The length of the runs varies from person to person.

– Fouling occurs if the jumper steps over the board or runs past Fouling occurs if the jumper steps over the board or runs past the plane of the board.the plane of the board.

– The jump is measured from the scratch line to the mark in the The jump is measured from the scratch line to the mark in the sand that is closest to the scratch line.sand that is closest to the scratch line.

– The jumper must land in the pit and then exit the pit under The jumper must land in the pit and then exit the pit under control.control.

– Hop-Step-Jump:Hop-Step-Jump:

take off and land on the same foot (hop) take off and land on the same foot (hop) land land on the opposite foot (step) jump off the foot on the opposite foot (step) jump off the foot

& land in the pit (jump)& land in the pit (jump)

– Fouls and measurement are the same as the Fouls and measurement are the same as the long jump.long jump.

Field Events – Basic TermsField Events – Basic Terms

Triple Jump

Basic Definitions & TermsBasic Definitions & TermsField EventsField Events

High JumpHigh Jump

– You must jump off of one foot.You must jump off of one foot.

– You cannot dislodge the bar from the standard You cannot dislodge the bar from the standard or you are given a missed attempt.or you are given a missed attempt.

– You have three attempts to clear each height.You have three attempts to clear each height.

Basic Definitions & TermsBasic Definitions & TermsJumping EventsJumping Events

Pole VaultPole Vault

– The athlete attempts to clear a high cross bar using a 12 The athlete attempts to clear a high cross bar using a 12 to 16 foot pole.to 16 foot pole.

– The pole is usually made of fiberglass.The pole is usually made of fiberglass.– The pole vaulter lands on a soft pad called a pitThe pole vaulter lands on a soft pad called a pit– Once you plant the pole in the vaulting box and leave Once you plant the pole in the vaulting box and leave

the ground it is considered an attempt.the ground it is considered an attempt.– You cannot dislodge the bar from the standard or pas You cannot dislodge the bar from the standard or pas

under the bar, it is a miss.under the bar, it is a miss.– Three consecutive misses and you are out.Three consecutive misses and you are out.

Strategies-RunningStrategies-Running

Pacing jog/run at a steady and consistentPacing jog/run at a steady and consistent

speed.speed.

Run at your own pace-comfortable to you.Run at your own pace-comfortable to you.

When running the mile find a classmate When running the mile find a classmate

that runs a similar pace.that runs a similar pace.

For the mile run pick up your pace in the For the mile run pick up your pace in the last 200 meters of your run.last 200 meters of your run.

In all running events run through the finish In all running events run through the finish line for your past time.line for your past time.

Running Event RulesRunning Event Rules

Starting the Race:Starting the Race:– No false startsNo false starts– Sprint events have a three command Sprint events have a three command

start: Take your mark, set, Gun sounds.start: Take your mark, set, Gun sounds.– Distance events have a two command Distance events have a two command

start: runners set, gun sounds.start: runners set, gun sounds.– A whistle will designate the start in P.E. A whistle will designate the start in P.E.

classes.classes.

Running Rules for Sprint & Distance Running Rules for Sprint & Distance EventsEvents

In the sprinting races you must stay in your lane for the In the sprinting races you must stay in your lane for the entire race. When the race is run around a curve, you may entire race. When the race is run around a curve, you may not take three or more steps on the inside of your lane or not take three or more steps on the inside of your lane or you will be disqualified.you will be disqualified.

In a distance race all runners run the inside of the track. In a distance race all runners run the inside of the track. When passing you must not interfere when When passing you must not interfere when moving back to the inside of the track.moving back to the inside of the track.

In the hurdle races your lead and trail leg must passIn the hurdle races your lead and trail leg must passover the hurdle, not around the sides or below the hurdle.over the hurdle, not around the sides or below the hurdle.

An effort must be made to go over each hurdle.An effort must be made to go over each hurdle.

Relay Exchange RuleRelay Exchange Rule

The baton must be exchanged in a zone that is 20 meters The baton must be exchanged in a zone that is 20 meters in length.in length.

The baton must be handed to not thrown to the outgoing The baton must be handed to not thrown to the outgoing runner.runner.

All relays are run in lanes with the exception of the 4 x 800 All relays are run in lanes with the exception of the 4 x 800 relay.relay.

If the baton is dropped, it must be picked up by the runner If the baton is dropped, it must be picked up by the runner that dropped the baton. If it was dropped during the that dropped the baton. If it was dropped during the exchange when both runners had a hand on the baton, exchange when both runners had a hand on the baton, either runner may pick it up as long as they are within the either runner may pick it up as long as they are within the exchange zone.exchange zone.