Athletics & Wellness
Grade 7
15 min
Track & Field — Run, Jump, Throw
Try the three core track and field movement families.
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Welcome to the Field!
Track and field is one of the oldest sports in the world! It's all about seeing how fast you can run, how high or far you can jump, and how far you can throw something. Before you start any new movement, always warm up your body with a few minutes of light jogging or jumping jacks to get your muscles ready.
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The Run: Power Up Your Sprint
Sprinting is all about running as fast as you can over a short distance. Try this: pump your arms from your shoulder, not just your elbow, like you're reaching for something in front and behind you. Keep your eyes looking forward to where you are going. This helps you run in a straight, fast line.
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The Jump: The Standing Long Jump
Let's see how far you can leap! Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Swing your arms back as you bend your knees, then explode forward, swinging your arms up and out as you jump. Form Cue: Try to land softly on both feet with your knees bent to protect your joints.
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Challenging
You are helping design a new track and field game for younger students. Which of the following rules would be MOST important for keeping everyone safe during a throwing activity?
0.Everyone must use the same color ball.
1.Only one person throws at a time, and everyone else stays behind the thrower.
2.The person who throws the farthest gets to go first next time.
3.Every throw must be measured with a tape measure.
Challenging
A powerful sprinter is often also a successful long jumper. What is the most important athletic quality that directly transfers from sprinting to long jumping?
0.The ability to run for a long time without getting tired.
1.The ability to generate explosive horizontal speed.
2.The ability to stay perfectly balanced while standing still.
3.The ability to follow complex instructions.
Easy
What are the three main types of events in track and field?
0.Run, Jump, Throw
1.Swim, Bike, Run
2.Dribble, Shoot, Pass
3.Skate, Ski, Slide
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