ATHLETICS

It is a sport that contains a set of disciplines grouped in

races, jumps, throws, combined events and walking. It is the
art of surpassing opponents in speed or in
resistance, in distance or in height.

Professor: CARLOS MUCHAYPIÑA GRIMALDO

 HOW ATHLETICS IS DIVIDED

Most athletics competitions are held indoors.

stadium and are divided into field and track. The track competitions
(races and hurdles) take place on a 400-meter track.
metros, while the field competitions take place in the
space located inside the track.
WHAT ARE TRACK TESTS WHAT ARE FIELD TESTS

The track tests are different.

activities that are part of athletics. Most of the launches and jumps
Track tests receive this name (called field tests),
because they usually take place in take place in the area encompassed in
a track, usually a circuit in the interior of the oval, and they are, jump of
oval shape, formed by two straight lines {"longitud":"long jump","triple salto":"triple jump","salto de altura":"high jump","salto":"jump"}

parallels that join at the ends with with pole vault, shot put,
two curves. The measurements of the track vary album release, launch of
depending on the type of competitions that are javelin, hammer throw.
they are going to carry out.
 TYPES OF TRACK TESTS

Speed race Long-distance running and half marathon

Hurdles race
It consists of the classic race that requires distance It is one of the ones with the highest amount of
make a journey between 100 and 400 meters They range between 800 and 3000 meters, in obstacles arise given that the
in the shortest time possible. It can be a the case of middle distance, and more of the challenge lies exactly there. It
straight complete with a leveled terrain or with 3,000 meters in the case of the inspires in the equestrian world, although the
small curves. It depends on the level of substantive tests. In both cases it participants are those who must
difficulty of competition and of those It deals with a greater distance in the jump the fences and achieve the greatest
participate. that endurance of the runners stability, balance and resistance
plays an essential role. possible to win.

Relay race COMBINED TESTS

To develop the corridors, they
divide into groups of four and they have to The combined events are athletic competitions
distribute a part of the journey each individuals who are divided into race trials,
one. In addition, they must do it in the shortest launches and jumps that take place in one or two days
possible time and pass a rod of depending on the category, which are divided into one,
wood to the next participant
two, three or four days depending on the category
of the athlete performing them. The combined events are;
The Pentathlon, The Heptathlon and The Decathlon.
 TYPES OF FIELD TESTS

Long jump Triple jump High jump or high jump

This competition consists of making a single jump, In the triple jump, it is an event in which an athlete performs a The high jump consists of generating the impulse.
horizontally, as long as possible then horizontal jump incorporating three distinct movements and necessary, after a short career to achieve
of a short career in search of momentum. In the triple jump, the total distance is measured. jump over a horizontal bar without
jump must begin at a specific place, distance covered by the athlete when taking 3 long steps or strides knock it down. This bar is placed between two supports
delimited by a line on the floor, if the athlete after a run to gain momentum. vertical and at a greater height with each jump.
Step on or pass that line, the jump is considered The jump must start at a specific place, marked. athletes have three opportunities at each height;
null. by a line on the floor. as they manage to overcome it, they are passing
To achieve greater distance, the athlete ... If the athlete steps on or crosses that line, the jump is considered invalid. to the knockout and final rounds To be able to jump
push forward with both legs. nulo. above our own height is something almost
the jumped distance is measured from the mark of the The first step is taken by falling on one foot, the second jump. unthinkable. However, these athletes manage to
floor up to the nearest mark made in the with the opposite foot and on the third and final jump, it must land jump over 2.30 meters with only
sand for the athlete's body upon falling. with both feet on a sandy surface. impulse of the legs.
 Shot put Album release
Pole vault The bullet consists of a solid ball of It consists of throwing a circular wooden object.
It is similar to high jump, but metal that weighs 7.26 kg for the category surrounded by metal called a disk, about 22
in this modality the athlete is masculine and 4 kg for the feminine. centimeters in diameter and 2 kilos in weight in the
help to jump with a long one the athlete makes the launch from a male category and 18 centimeters and 1 kilogram
pole or rod of a certain area of 2.1 meters in diameter for the female. From a circular surface
flexibility that gives it greater marked on the floor of which must not similar to the shot put but at 2.5
impulse. This rod measures between 4 and to leave. meters in diameter, from which it should not deviate
The bullet is held with the hand between the athlete until the disc has fallen, this performs
5 meters long and is made of shoulder and the athlete's chin, this must various spins on itself to achieve a good
with high fiberglass propel oneself with their body, bending down impulse, extend the arm and release the disc that
resistance. The athlete makes a gently and stretching the arm in the it will fall on the field.
pole vaulting race in the launch. The achieved distance is measured
hands and calculate the exact point from the edge of the circle of 2.1 meters
where it should be nailed to the floor to the place in the field where it impacts the
and jump, to pass over spear.
the bar placed between two
vertical supports. The jump is
do it with both legs by
in front of the body and the athlete falls
about a mat
Hammer throw Javelin throw
The hammer consists of a metal ball. The javelin is a spear with a metal tip. Benefits of Athletics
attached to a handle by means of a cable whose length varies between 260-270 cm in for Physical Health and
made of steel that together weighs between 7,260 male category and 220-230 cm in category
kg and 7.285 kg in the men's category and female, and its minimum weight of 800 grams Mental.
between 4 kg and 4.025 kg in the category for men and 600 grams for the It prevents obesity.
female. The launch is carried out from women.
inside a circle similar to that of The athlete must throw the javelin as far as possible. Prevents diabetes mellitus.
shot put, the athlete positions himself with
the hammer held by the handle with both hands
possible towards the field, after carrying out a Improve the
short race down a 4-meter street
hands, turn it 2 or 3 times over and around
properly demarcated and a limit of 7 cholesterol levels.
under your head and then makes 2 or 3 turns
about oneself to gain momentum and let go
centimeters, which the athlete should not exceed in the They contribute cardiovascular benefits
moment of the launch.
the hammer up and towards the field
demarcated
Glasses. ...
Increase the resistance
muscular.
Improves flexibility.
Improve the system
respiratory.
Increase the resistance