Presentation By:

Mrs. Saroj Sharma

Subject :
Physical Education

Class

TH XI

INTRODUCTION
The terms ATHLETICS is derived from the greek word ATHLON which means a contest and word Athlete means a person who participates in some sort of contest involving physical activity.

Types Of Events in Athletics

Track Events Field Events

Short Distance

Long Distance

Throwing

Jumping Event

Middle Distance 100M 3000 M 200 M 800 M 5000 M 400 M 1500 M 10000 M 110 Hurdles 3000 M Steeple Chase 4*100 M Relay Marathon(26 Miles) 4*400 M Relay Cross Country Race 20 Kms Walk

Long Jump Short Put Discuss Throw High Jump Javelin Throw Triple Jump Hammer Throw Pole Vault

Tips To Remember
There are two types of track i.e. 200 M & 400 M 400 M track is called standard track Three types of starts: (a) Bunch Start (b) Medium Start (c) Elongated start
The minimum Width of a lane should be 1.22 M & Maximum 1.25 M There are 8 lanes in international competition track

Staggers of 400 M race in standard track whose each lane is 1.22 M Wide
Diagram Of Track