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Track & Field

Requirements

1. Know the basic rules, safety considerations, and warm-up exercises for the six track and field events listed below.

2. Run the 50-yard (45.7 meters) dash in the time (seconds) for your sex and age as follows:

| | | | | | | | | | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Age | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | | Boys | 8.2 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 6.7 | | Girls | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.3 |

3. In sprinting, which part of the foot should touch first during the stride? What are the proper arm and head positions?

4. Run the 600-yard (548.6 meters) run-walk in the time (minutes/seconds) for your sex and age as follows:

| | | | | | | | | | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Age | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | | Boys | 2’33” | 2’27” | 2’21” | 2’10” | 2’01” | 1’54” | 1’51” | | Girls | 2’48” | 2’49” | 2’49” | 2’52” | 2’46” | 2’46” | 2’49” |

5. Answer the following questions about distance running:

  • a. Find two Bible stories that mention distance runners?
  • b. What are the proper clothes, including shoes, for distance running in your area?
  • c. How long is the average track?
  • d. How far is a marathon race?
  • e. Which part of the foot should touch first during the stride?
  • f. What are the proper arm and head positions while distance running?
  • g. What is the proper way to breathe?
  • h. How does cross-country running differ from running on a track?

6. Run one of the following events at least twice and record the best time:

  • a. 50-yard (45.7 meters) dash with four hurdles.
  • b. 70-yard (64.0 meters) dash with six hurdles.

7. Do the high jump with good form at least five times and record the highest jump.

8. Do a running broad jump three times and record the best length.

9. Run the following relays:

  • a. Visual pass relay
  • b. Blind pass relay

Answer key & resources

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Adapted from AY Honors/Track & Field on the Pathfinder Wiki, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. See the original page's history for its authors.
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