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Track and Field. Essential Questions What is the difference between track events and field events? How would the training be different for long distant
Essential Questions What is the difference between track events
and field events? How would the training be different for long
distant running and short/sprint running events?
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What is Track and Field? 1.Track and Field is considered an
individual sport. It is a competition that includes running,
jumping and throwing events. 2.There are certain track events that
require more than one person, such as the baton relay. 3.Each
running event is started by an event director who prompts each
athlete when to begin. He or she says, Runners take your mark, set,
and then a signal goes off for runners to go.
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History 1.Track and field is often said to have evolved from
natural human activity. 2.Most events mimic predatory activities
and survival such as using spears(throwing events) and
chases(running and jumping events). 3.Formalized track and field
was first recorded at the Ancient Olympic Games of 776 BC in
Olympia, Greece. 4.The single event contested was a footrace of
roughly 200 yards called the stade or stadion, from which we get
the word stadium. The history of track and field mainly revolves
around the Olympic Games.
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United States Track and Field History 1.The track and field
events in the United States are reported to have started as far
back as 1860. 2.As the time progressed, many new events were added.
3.It was only after 1913 that track and field events were treated
as a professional sport. 4.The 400 meter dash (one full lap around
the track) was featured in the Summer Olympics in 1896 for men
only. It was not until 1964 that the event was open to women.
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Track and Field Safety 1. Participants must wear proper
athletic shoes and clothing 2. Participants need to be aware of
their surroundings at all times. The track and field area needs to
remain clear of any and all obstructions that may hinder your event
3. Runners must stay in in their lanes while participating in track
running events 4. Runner must listen to coaches or event directors
for signals to begin each race
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1.A 30cm (11 3/4") in circumference softball shall be used.
2.Competitors may use any type of throw. The same throwing motion
must be used for qualifying and final throws. 3.Maximum approach
distance will be three meters beyond the back of the throwing box.
Special Olympics Softball Throw (Can Be Done Instead Of The Shot
Put)
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Track Equipment Softball for Special Olympics Tennis Shoes Shot
Put Types Batons for Relays
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Track and Field Playing Areas Track for Running Events Sand
Pits for Field Jumping Events Shot Put Ring for Field Events
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Distances 1. Sprints An event where the runner has to run very
fast for a short to middle distance 2. Short Distances Running
events that are completed for a short distance, such as the 50,
100, 200 meter dash 3. Middle Distances Running events that are
completed for a middle distance, such as 400(1 lap) to 800(2 laps)
meter runs and relays 4. Long Distances Running events that are
completed for a long distance, such as 1600 (1 mile or 4 laps) and
3200 (2 mile) meter runs and relays
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1.Run upright 2.Elbows at 90 degrees 3.Brush hips with hands
4.Balls of feet Sprinting Cues
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Short Running Distances (Common Distances Practiced in APE
Class) 50 meter dash 100 meter dash
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50 Meter Dash A shorter modified distance in Special Olympics
and Adapted P.E. and other track events that allows students of all
levels to be successful
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100 Meter Dash A short distance sprint running event in track
and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor distance, it is
one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of
athletics
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200 Meter Dash (1/2 Lap Around the Track) 200 meters is a
popular short distance sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m
track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight,
so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the
race.. Start Finish
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400 Meter Dash (1 Full Lap Around the Track) The 400 meter dash
is a common middle distance running event in track and field
competition. It has been featured in the athletics program at the
Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and was introduced in 1964 for
women. On a standard outdoor running track it is exactly 1 lap
around the track Start(O) Finish (X) O X
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800 and 1600 Meter Run 800 Meters = Middle distance running
event that Is 2 full laps around the track 1600 Meters = Long
distance running event that is 1 mile or 4 full laps around the
track
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A race that uses more than one person to complete the distance;
each person carries the baton forward, staying in one lane before
handing it off to the next person Baton Relay
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Handoff Must Be Within Exchange Zones Relay Handoffs and
Exchanges 1. Receiver-straighten arm towards runner 2.
Receiver-spread thumb and forefinger 90 degrees 3. Runner-grip
bottom of baton and give verbal cue to, Exchange 4. Runner-pass
baton into palm of receiver
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Long Jump A field event with a jump for distance from a running
start by jumping off your strongest foot. In jumping events an
athlete cannot go over the board or they are given a scratch
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Long Jump 1. Approach 2. Take off 3. Flight 4. Landing
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Softball Throw Cues Underhand Throw 1. Face the target 2. Point
to the target 3. Hand way back 4. Step with opposite foot 5.
Release when hand meets pointing hand Overhand Throw 1. Side to the
target 2. Step with opposite foot 3. Twist 4. Throw
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Shot Put Cues 1.Shot put under chin with finger grip and elbow
up 2.Knees bent with weight on back foot 3.Opposite shoulder to
target 4.Twist, transfer body weight forward 5.Follow through and
release on extension
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Shot Put Field Event Field event in which a weighted ball is
thrown for distance
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Cognition Information
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What Equipment is this? Batons Why should I do this? Good For
My Muscles How will this help me in my life? Keeps Me At A Healthy
Weight What event am I doing? Baton Relay Race Track and Field
Cognition Assessment
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Name the Track and Field Equipment Softball for Special
Olympics Tennis Shoes Shot Put Types Batons for Relays
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Identify the Track Equipment Tennis Ball Soccer Ball Track
Batons Football Basketball
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What Track and Field Event is This? Long Jump Baton Relay
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Identify the Field Event Track Event Running/Wheelchair Track
Event Running Baton Relay Field Event Long Jump Track Event
Running/Walker
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Identify the Track, Running Event Field Event Shot Put Field
Event Long Jump Field Event Softball Throw Running Event Baton
Relay
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Identify the Person Running Track Soccer Basketball
T-Ball/Softball Track and Field
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How Will Track and Field Benefit Me In My Life? Participating
in track and field keeps me at a healthy weight Participating in
track and field keeps me from being tired Participating in track
and field is a great way to make friends
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Why Should I Participate In Track and Field? Running track and
participating in field events is good for my cardiovascular health
Running track and participating in field events stimulates my brain
Running track and participating in field events keeps my muscles
strong Running track and participating in field events allows me to
be active while having fun with friends
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Cognition Assessments Tools
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What Equipment is this? Why should I do this? How will this
help me in my life? What event am I doing? Track and Field
Cognition Assessment
