ATHLETICS

TRACK EVENTS

Main types of running in Athletics

Short Distance-100m, 200m and 400m
Middle Distance- 800m and 1500m
Long Distance -5000m and 10,000m
Relay race

Skills of short distance running

Start, stride and finish

Main types of start in Athletics

Standing Start and crouch start

What is the aim of taking a start?

The aim of taking a start is to gain speed from the very beginning of the race.

What is the equipment used to take a start?

Starting block

Who decides the winner in a running competition?

The judges at the finish line decide the winners in running competition.

How many lanes are there in a standard track?

8 lanes

When is the Athlete made out at the time of start?

At the time of start when Athlete commits first foul in taking a start.

What are the main skills of middle distance running?

Start, Running Strides, Relaxation phase and finish

In 100m race if a runner changes his lane, what will be the decision?
If such runner obstructs any other runner then he is disqualified. But if he has not obstructed any other
runner and has not taken the advantage of distance then he will get the position he has achieved.

What care should be taken while over taking the competitor in middle distance running?
The runner should over take from right side.

What part of body should touch the finish line to decide the winner?
Torso (The upper part of the body from the trunk to shoulders, excluding hands and head is called a
torso)

FIELD EVENTS (LONG JUMP)

Explain the main skills of long jump?
Approach, take –off, form in air and landing

What should be the angle of flight in long lump?

45 degree

A white colour board placed near the long jump pit is called?
Take off board

What are the advantages of takeoff board?

A competitor can gain height and a better mark can be recorded

When is foul of the competitor counted on takeoff board?

I any competitor touches the ground beyond the takeoff board.

In long jump how many trials are given?

If the competitor is more than eight three trials are given and if the competitor is less than eight six trials
are given.

What are the qualities of good long jumper?

The qualities of good long jumper are Speed, bouncing power, coordinated body, courage,
determination and strong legs.

If an athlete after jump walks back through the landing area, what will be the decision?
The athlete violates the rules; his trial will be declared as an unsuccessful attempt.

HIGH JUMP

What are the common styles of high jump?

The common styles of high jump are Scissors and Fosbury Flop

What are the skills of high jump?

The skills of high jump are Approach, Take-off, and Cross bar clearance and Landing.

How many trials are given to an athlete in high jump?

Each athlete gets three trials at each height.

When is foul jump recorded in high jump?

If the athlete touches the line below the cross bar, if the cross bar falls due to the touch of the athletes
body and if the athlete takes off with the both the legs.

What are the qualities of good high jumper?

Good height, Muscular body, good bouncing power in muscles, self-confidence, sincerity and strong
legs.

SHOTPUT
What are the skills of Shot-put?
The skills of Shot-put are grip, stance, leg swing, glide throw, release and balance.

What are the common fouls in Shot-put?

If the shot falls on the line or outside the line, if the shot is brought behind the line of shoulders, if any of
the part touches the stop –board, if the athlete comes out from the front line of the circle.

What are the good qualities of good Shot-putter?

The qualities of good Shot-putter are good height, strong muscles of hands, legs and thighs, strong
muscles of shoulders and chest, good strength, good speed, good co-ordination and balancing power

DISCUS THROW

What are the skills of Discus throw?

The skills of Discus throw are grip, stance, swing, turn throw, release and balance.

Where should the Discus fall for correct throw?

The Discus should fall within the two throwing area.

What are the rule of coming out from the circle after throwing the Discus?
The athlete cannot come out till the thrown discus touches the ground and he has to come out from the
rear half of the circle.

What are the qualities of Discus thrower?

The qualities of Discus thrower are good height, good coordinated body, strength, firm determination
and balance ability.

Study Material: Track and Field Events at NISV (Grades 6 to 8)

Track Events

1. Options for Grades 6 to 8:

o Girls: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m
o Boys: 100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m
2. Open Events:
o 800m for girls, 1500m for boys , and 4x100m relay for boys and girls are
categorized as open events.
o Participation Rules:
 Any athlete can participate in open events, regardless of their three main
events.
 Open events contribute to house points, medals, and certificates (awarded
to the top three positions).
  Important Note: Points earned in open events will not count towards the
"Best Athlete of the Year" award.

Field Events

 Options for all students:

o Long Jump
o High Jump
o Shot Put
o Discus

Event Selection Rules

 Athletes can choose a maximum of three events, following these combinations:

o Two track and one field OR
o One track and two field
 For "Best Athlete of the Year," only the points from these three chosen events will be
counted.

Point System

 For Individual Events (Track and Field):

o 1st place: 7 points
o 2nd place: 5 points
o 3rd place: 4 points
o 4th place: 3 points
o 5th place: 2 points
o 6th place: 1 point
 For Relay Events:
o 1st place: 10 points
o 2nd place: 7 points
o 3rd place: 5 points
o 4th place: 4 points

Disqualification Policy

 If an athlete chooses more than the allowed three events:

o Strict action will be taken.
 o Their best position in the chosen three events will be forfeited.
o Any additional event(s) they participated in will be disqualified.

Key Notes for "Best Athlete of the Year"

 Points for this award are calculated based only on the three chosen events.
 Open events and relay points are excluded from this calculation.

RELAY RACE

In a 4x100m relay race, if an athlete finishes the race without the baton, the officials will make
the decision based on the relay race rules, which are as follows:

1. Baton Exchange Requirement: In a 4x100m relay, each athlete must pass the baton to
the next runner within a specific exchange zone. If the baton is not exchanged within this
zone, the team is disqualified. The baton must be passed properly during the exchange,
and it cannot be dropped.
2. Baton Drop or Failure to Pass: If an athlete finishes the race without the baton, it means
they failed to either hand it off properly to the next runner or that the baton was dropped
or lost before the handoff. In this case, the team would be disqualified from the race. The
rules clearly state that the baton must be carried and handed over to the next runner in the
correct manner, and the race cannot be completed without it.
3. Disqualification: The primary decision from the officials in this scenario is
disqualification. This would happen because the race was not finished according to the
rules. The baton must be exchanged during the race, and if it is missing or not passed, the
team fails to comply with the essential requirements for completing the race.

Process of choosing track and field events for NISV SPORTS DAY

 During the process of selecting track and field events for NISV Sports Day, students are
provided with options to choose their preferred events. Each student's name, gender, and
house will be pre-listed on the form. Students are required to review the list of events
available. Tick the events they wish to participate in by marking the corresponding boxes.
After selecting the events, students must sign the form to confirm their choices. They
may select either two track events and one field event, or two field events and one track
event. Additionally, they have the option to participate in open events: 800 meters for
girls and 1500 meters for boys. The relay teams are chosen by the house captains. Prior to
finalizing the selections, students are given practice sessions during MPE (Mass Physical
Education) and regular PHE (Physical and Health Education) classes to prepare for their
chosen events. All field event finals, along with the open events, are conducted before the
final three days of Sports Day. Track event selections are based on time trials, with the
finals taking place during the three-day Sports Day celebration. If a student wishes to
change their selected events, they may do so before the start of the events with the
consent of the sports teacher.