Q1
What is a sprint?
AA short, fast race
BA long-distance race
CA throwing event
DA jumping event
CBSEClass 6 (CBSE)Health and Physical EducationCh 4 · Topic 1
Understanding Athletics and Track Events
Athletics includes track events like running races, and field events like jumping and throwing, testing speed, strength, and skill.
Core concept
Track events include sprints (short, fast races), middle-distance races, and relay races, where a team passes a baton between runners.
How it works
Field events include long jump, high jump, and throwing events like shot put and javelin, each testing different physical skills.
Why it matters
Proper technique, like a good starting position for sprints or correct form for jumping, helps athletes perform better and avoid injury.
Key detail
Athletics builds physical fitness, discipline, and competitive spirit, and has been part of human sporting culture since ancient times, including the ancient Olympic Games.
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• Track events include sprints, middle-distance and relay races.
• A relay race involves passing a baton between runners.
• Field events include long jump, high jump and throwing events.
• Shot put and javelin are throwing events.
• Proper technique improves performance and prevents injury.
• Athletics builds fitness, discipline and competitive spirit.
• Athletics has ancient origins, including the Olympic Games.
• Different events test different physical skills.