GRADE 6- P. EDUCATION- ATHLETICS P82 JUMPING -Jumps in athletics are grouped as horizontal and vertical jumps -Jumping is an activity in athletics which is done on the field and not on the tracks -The field is the area surrounded by the athletics track. -Different parts of the field are marked for different types of jumps and other field events such as shot put, discus and javelin -Jumping requires a jumper to be fit and skillful - Jumps are divided into two categories, namely, horizontal and vertical. -Horizontal jumps are long and triple jump --Vertical jumps are high jump and pole vault. -All jumps are made up of four stages, namely: + Approach or run-up Take -off Flight + Landing Horizontal Jumps -There are two types of horizontal jump, namely, long jump and triple jump -Safety is needed when doing horizontal jumps. -Prior to competition & Always dig the sand for safe landing i Remove obstacles like litter or glass from the sand & Always jump from non-slip surfaces-Like any other jump, long jump is made up of approach run, take off, flight and landing stages Run-up or approach -Start your run-up from the same spot each time, with both feet together. Run very fast to the take-of board which is pointed white Take-off -Push hard onto the take-off board with the same foot all the time. -As you take off throw your arms up with force in a motion. -At the same time, bring your back leg up and forward. -Look up as you jump Flight -Flight involves the movement in mid-year -Try to gain as much height as you can Landing -As you go down, push forward with your legs, arms and the trunk -The heels must hit the sand -Quickly push your arms back to force the whole body to move forward Exercise 1. Jumps are grouped as horizontal and-----------—--- ‘jumps (vertical) 2. Jumping is done on the--——----~------ (field) 3. Give any two other events that are done on the field. (shot put, discus, javelin) 4. Give two examples of horizontal jumps. (long jump, triple jump) 5. Give two examples on vertical jumps (high jump, polevault) 6. Name the four stages in jumps (run-off, take-off, flight, land) 7. Why should you remove obstacles from the sand? (to avoid getting hurt) 8. In what colour is the take-off board coloured? (white)