Track and Field
As we begin our next unit on track and
field we will visit an online source that will explain the events and
vocabulary associated with the sport.
Track and Field is composed of a wide variety of events that encompass a
wide variety of skills. Some events require stamina, while others require
strength and speed. This activity will help you to not only increase your track
and field knowledge, but will also help you to lead a healthier life.
(Click on “Track and Field” to explore the website)
*Complete the following tasks after
exploring the website.
* All answers should be written on a
separate sheet of notebook paper.
1. List
at least five different track and field events.
2. Which
track and field event do you think you would most excel at? Why do you think
so?
3. Name
the 4 aspects of physical fitness and name one track and field event that
applies to each aspect.
4. Write
a small 4 day personal work-out program based on the information you have
gained from this unit.
(Your work out program
should look similar to the example provided below.)
|
Day #1 ·
Warm-up run (800 m) ·
Flexibility stretch ·
4x400 meters (60 second rest) ·
800 meter cool down ·
Flexibility stretch |
Day #2 ·
Warm-up Run (1200 m) ·
Flexibility Stretch ·
35 minute distance run ·
Flexibility Stretch ·
20 push-ups ·
35 sit-ups |
|
Day#3 ·
Warm-up run (1600 m) ·
Flexibility Stretch ·
Lactate threshold run (20 Minutes) ·
800 meter cool down ·
Flexibility Stretch ·
25 push-ups ·
40 sit-ups |
Day #4 ·
Warm-up run (1600 m) ·
Flexibility Stretch ·
40 minute distance run ·
Flexibility Stretch ·
30 push-ups ·
45 sit-ups |