Deck 28: Track, Field, and Cross-Country Running

Question 1

The primary emphases in a track and field unit in the elementary grades should be practice and personal accomplishment.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Skills instruction for track and field and cross-country running is introduced during the intermediate grades after youngsters have mastered basic prerequisite skills.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Running and jumping skills are introduced in Developmental Level II.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

In proper sprinting form, the body is more erect and the motion of the arms is less pronounced.

Question 5

Speed and quickness are important attributes that govern the degree of success in many play and sport activities.

Question 6

Track and field allows students the chance to apply a wide variety of skills.

Question 7

Early experiences in Developmental Levels I and II stress running short distances and participating in two types of long jump.

Question 8

Running for distances is NOT emphasized in Developmental Level III.

Question 9

Because track and field skills involve locomotor movements, only Developmental Level I students can enjoy and participate in these activities.

Question 10

Developing pace in distance running without strong competition is encouraged at the Developmental Level III.

Question 11

Many children find the sprinter's start more comfortable than the standing start.

Question 12

The blind pass method of baton passing is recommended for elementary children because it is faster than the visual pass.

Question 13

The approach for the Straddle Roll is made from the left side at an angle of no more than 45 degrees.

Question 14

Youngsters should be encouraged to develop good technique within their own style.

Question 15

The track and field program should offer something for the highly skilled students and less for the less skilled.

Question 16

Distance work is not increased progressively, student practice the same distance.

Question 17

Conditioning is NOT important prior to competition or all-out performance in elementary school.

Question 18

Warm-up activities should precede track and field work.

Question 19

The goal of the track and field program is to allow students to develop at the same rate.

Question 20

The predominant organizational plan should be whole group instruction.

Question 21

Students should practice at all stations in any one class session.

Question 22

More efficient instruction can occur in track and field if students are grouped by height and weight.

Question 23

Children should know how to participate in interval training in the elementary grades.

Question 24

Running moderate distances can help students develop an understanding of pace.

Question 25

Allowing students to estimate their pace and time can be motivating.

Question 26

Improvement of previous running times should be the focus of the activity.

Question 27

There are several types of running starts, but one is recommended because it has various uses in physical education activities. It is the:

A) Norwegian start.
B) four point start.
C) standing start.
D) "Get set."

Question 28

Which of the following is the clear difference between the body position of the sprint and distance running?

A) There is no difference.
B) Sprinters have a less pronounced arm movement.
C) The body is less erect in distance running.
D) The body leans forward in sprinting.

Question 29

The qualities distance runners should concentrate on include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) relaxation.
B) looseness.
C) lightness.
D) driving motion.

Question 30

Distance runners should be encouraged to:

A) pull with their arms.
B) strike the ground with the heel first and then push off with the toes.
C) keep the heel from striking first.
D) keep the head down.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a key point for good hurdling technique?

A) Adjust the stepping pattern so the takeoff foot is planted three to five feet from the hurdle.
B) Extend the lead foot straight forward over the hurdle.
C) Always thrust both arms forward.
D) Reach the lead foot for the ground, quickly following with the trailing leg.

Question 32

All of the following are acceptable manners for grouping students EXCEPT:

A) by skill.
B) by gender.
C) by height.
D) by weight.

Question 33

Emphasis in cross-country is on:

A) winning.
B) improving one's personal time.
C) competition.
D) decreasing running boredom.

Question 34

What areas should be emphasized in a track and field program?

Question 35

What track and field skills are introduced in Developmental Levels I and II? Why?

Question 36

What is the correct body position for distance running?