Athletics Worksheet

1. Name six athletics events?

1.___________________ 2.____________________ 3.____________________

4.___________________ 5.____________________ 6.____________________

2. Complete the following sentences :

The piece of equipment that is _______________ around the track during a relay
is called the ___________, there are _______ members of a relay team, they have
to work as a __________.

When the ___________ is exchanged, it must be held solidly, if it is

______________ then the team would be disqualified. The team could also be
disqualified if they run ____________ of their lane or if the baton exchange is not
completed within the _______________ box.

When performing the triple jump, the athlete would perform a __________, skip
and a j______. An athlete may be disqualified in the triple jump or the long jump
if their foot travels over the _________-_____ board.

An athlete competing in the triple jump or long jump will have their
________________ measured from the part of their ___________ that is closest to
the take-off board.

3. Name three different THROWING events.

4. Can you describe the technique (How you do it) needed to perform two of the
throwing events.

5. List as many jumping events as you can, give a description of each event in as
much detail as possible, draw diagrams to offer full descriptions.
6. How many events must an athlete take part in when they are competing in the
HEPTATHLON ? Can you name them all ?

8. How many events must an athlete take part in when they are competing in the
DECATHLON ? Can you name them all ?

9. Describe how you would compete in the long jump, what do you need to do in
order to jump a long distance ?

10. Imagine you are organising the athletics events at your schools sports day,
describe what and who you need to organise for the day to run smoothly, draw a
diagram showing the location of all events, remember some must have a large area
for athletes – such as javelin throwers !