Track and field is the name given to contests for men and women that involve running, jumping for height and distance, and throwing for distance using implements of standardized design.

1. high jump
2. pole vault
3. long jump (or broad jump, as it was once called)
4. triple jump
5. shot put
6. discus
7. hammer throw
8. javelin
9. DECATHLON
10. PENTATHLON
11. Walking

\ue000the approach run
\ue000the last two strides
\ue000takeoff
\ue000action in the air and landing.

In the run-up to the take-off point, speed is really important. The length of the run-up will differ from person to person. In long jumping (used to be called broad jumping), the contestant runs along a runway and springs into the air from a point called the take-off board, with the aim of covering the greatest possible distance. While still in the air, the jumper throws both feet far forward of the body to increase the distance and to prepare to land.

In this phase, the next to last stride from takeoff is known as the penultimate stride. This is the longer of the last two strides, where the competitor begins to lower his or her center of gravity to prepare the body for the vertical impulse.

This phase is one of the most technical parts of the long jump. Jumpers must be conscious to place the foot flat on the ground, because jumping off either the heels or the toes will have negative effects on the jump.

Once a competitor leaves contact with the ground there is nothing that can be done to alter the flight path of his or her center of gravity. Whatw il l affect the distance of the jump is the body position at landing.

Most sports and activities require some form of speed. Even long distance running often requires a burst of speed to finish the race ahead of your competitors. Speed is defined as the ability to move a body part quickly. Speed is not always about how quickly you can move your whole body from A to B. It also relates to body parts. For example, when playing golf, the speed of your arms and upper body in creating the swing are vital in driving the ball over a long distance.

The speed factor is of utmost importance. You will probably find that you are able to reach a certain maximum speed and that you are not really able to improve it by training. The running speed is the major factor also in the jump and throw events and as the other factors are few in number and rather low in resolution (limited number of outcomes) the longevity of the game suffers.