Vision academy hpe group

assignment
relay race

Athletics

Group members
 Eliab kassaye
 Amen yikerta
 Salem g/kidan
 Yoseph Solomon
 Mathew Solomon
 Eyosias Tesfu
 Nuhamin Teferi
 Ephrem Assefa
 Abel Thomas
 Luel mesfin
 Michael Getachew
 Robel Tesfahun
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MAY 29, 2023

vision academy
Grade 10c
 Contents page
1. Introduction ----------------------------- 2
2. Athletics----------------------------------- 3
3. Relay race--------------------------------- 3
4. Types of relay race --------------------- 4
5. Passing a baton------------------------- 4
6. Penalties and disqualification--------- 5
7. Method of baton take-over &
Advantages of relay race -------------- 6
8. Conclusion -------------------------------- 7

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Introduction
 Athletics is a group of sporting events that involves competitive running,
jumping, throwing, and walking. The most common types of athletics
competitions are track and field, road running, cross country running, and
racewalking.
 A relay race is a type of racing game where participants take turns
completing a set distance or task. It is a fun and healthy activity that
promotes teamwork and physical fitness. Relay races can be played with a
large group of people, making it an ideal activity for parties, team building
exercises, and even healthcare events.
 In a relay race, participants run or walk a set distance before handing off a
baton, object, or tag to the next team member. The goal is to complete the
race as quickly as possible, with the winning team being the first to cross
the finish line. Relay races can be played in many different forms, including:
 Running
 Swimming
 Biking
 Skating
 Rowing

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 Athletics
 Athletics is a group of sporting events that involves competitive running,
jumping, throwing, and walking.[1] The most common types of athletics
competitions are track and field, road running, relay race, cross country
running, and racewalking.
 Athletics, also called track-and-field sports or track and field, a variety of
competitions in running, walking, jumping, and throwing events.
 Athletic:- is a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games
requiring physical strength, agility or stamina.
 Athletics has gained significant importance at educational institutions;
talented athletes may gain entry into higher education through athletic
scholarships and represent their institutions in athletic conferences.
 One of the most adrenaline-pumping sights in an athletics event, a relay
race is viewed as the ultimate example of teamwork and coordination.
Relay race
 Relay race, also called Relay, a track-and-field sport consisting of a set
number of stages (legs), usually four, each leg run by a different member of
a team. The runner finishing one leg is usually required to pass on a baton
to the next runner while both are running in a marked exchange zone.
 A relay race is an event where a team of four athletes run equal
predetermined distances in a sprint race, each passing a rod-like object
called the 'baton' to the next person to continue the race. The last runner is
called the ‘anchor’ and they are the most critical runner on the team,
because they finish the race. If a team builds a big led through their first
three runners, then the anchor is responsible for running well enough to
hold that lead and continue to run ahead of the anchors for all the other
teams.
 The name relay is denoted by how many runners participate in the race,
times how long each runner must run. For example, in a race with four
runners that run 400 meters each, the race will be called 4x400m relay.
 Relay races take place in lots of different sports such as athletics, swimming
and orienteering.
 In athletics, as well as running the distance, the athletes must pass a baton
to each other around the circuit.
 In swimming relay races, the competitors sometimes perform a different
stroke in their section of the race.

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 What are two types of relay race?
 The two relay races in the Olympics are the 4x100m and 4x400m for both
men and women and mixed.
4x100m relay
 The 4x100m relay is an event where a relay team of four members each run
a distance of 100m in a single designated lane.
 During leg run, the athlete has to carry a baton and hand it over to the next
team member.
 The baton exchange has to happen within a 20m changeover box, located
10m before and 10m after the start of each leg, starting from the second
relay runner.
 A team can be disqualified if any member drops the baton during the
handover or if the handover occurs outside the designated area. The runner
finishing the race will generally be the fastest sprinter in a team.
 The 4x100m relay was introduced as a men’s only event at the 1912
Stockholm Olympics, while the women’s event was first run at the 1928
Olympics in Amsterdam.
4x400m relay
 The rules for the 4x400m relay are largely similar to the 4x100m relays.
 The team members cover a distance of 400m each before passing on the
baton to the next team member, within the same 20m designated
changeover area.
 However, there is one key difference. While the first member runs 400m in a
single designated lane, the subsequent members of a team can interchange
lanes starting from the back-straight halfway through the second leg.
 Generally, 400m runners compete for the inside line, which is the shortest
route to the finish line.
 The 4x400m relay was also introduced at the Olympics as a men’s-only
event at the 1912 Stockholm Games, while the women’s event was first run
at Munich 1972.
Passing the Baton
 Relay races are unique because they are the only track event where each
runner is responsible for carrying a baton with them while they run. The
baton is a hollow cylinder that is typically made of metal and can fit the
closed fist of the runners. If a runner drops the baton, either while they

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 run or during the exchange from one runner to another, then their entire
team is disqualified and will not place in that race.
 The baton is most commonly dropped during the exchange from one runner
to another, and the baton exchange must be practiced by each team in
order to avoid disqualification and ensure efficiency during the exchange.
Slippery conditions such as rain or high humidity ca also cause a runner to
drop the baton while they are running. There is a certain referred to as
changeover zone, and is usually 20 meters long in both 4x100m and
4x400m races. If a team completes an exchange of the baton outside of
the changeover zone, then the entire team is disqualified, just as if they
dropped the baton.
 Strategically, the baton exchange must occur efficiently and correctly in
order for the team to ensure success in the race. The strategy for how a
team goes about an exchange varies depending on the distance of the race.
For example, in a 4x100m race, each team typically passes the baton from
one runner to another while the receiver of the baton is looking straight
ahead and running quickly. In this case, it is the responsibility of the passer
to place the baton directly in the hand of the receiver within the 20-meter
changeover zone. However, in 4x400m races, the receiver usually has
enough time to look back at the passer while running, so it is more likely
that the exchange will be successful. In any exchange, the receiver is
typically running close to full speed in the changeover zone, and the
passer must maintain that pace until they have successfully completed the
transfer. Typically, the receiver of the exchange will extend their arm
straight behind them during the relay while the passer hands off the baton
using the opposite hand. If the receiver extends their left arm during the
exchange, then the passer will pass the baton with their right hand.
Penalties and Disqualifications
 As mentioned earlier, a team is disqualified if they drop the baton or
exchange the baton outside of the 20-meter exchange zone. Each of these
disqualifications is unique to relay events in track, since there is no baton or
changeover zone is solo races. However, here are other ways in which a
team can be disqualified in a relay race that can also occur in solo track
events. Just like in solo track races, runners in relay races can be
disqualified for a false start. A false start occurs when a runner moves in
such a way that could give them an unfair advantage before the race has
officially begun. This can include an inadvertent twitch or flinch on the

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 starting line before the starting pistol has been shot. In some races, you can
be disqualified after only one false start. However, other races are more
lenient, and allow one or two opportunities for a runner after a false start.
In relay races, only the first runner can be called for a false start, since they
began running once the starting pistol has been fired, and all the other
runners begin once they receive the baton.
 Disqualification can also occur if a runner steps outside of his designated
lane, whether or not that impedes another runner in the race. Lane rules
vary depending on the distance of the race. In short distance races, such as
4x100m race, each of the four runners on a team must stay in their
designated lane throughout the entire race, or else they will be disqualified.
However, in the 4x400m and longer distance events, the first runner must
stay in their designated lane, but each runner thereafter can choose which
lane they want to run in . in these races, runners often choose to run in the
innermost lane, since that allows them to complete their leg in the shortest
distance possible. In any race, a runner can be disqualified for running
outside the boundaries of the track in general.
Advantages of the alternate method baton take-over in relay races
 Smooth flow of baton take-over
 Avoids loss of speed
 Avoids loss of time
 Reduce the danger of baton dropping
 It prevent collusion of incoming and outgoing runners
 Relay races offer many benefits to participants, including:
 Improved cardiovascular health
 Increased physical fitness
 Promotes teamwork and communication
 Boosts self-confidence and motivation
 Provides a fun and social way to exercise
 Relay races are also an excellent way to promote healthy competition,
especially for healthcare consumers. Participating in a relay race can help
people stay motivated to exercise regularly and maintain their overall health
and well-being.
 There are many different types of relay races that healthcare consumers can
participate in, including charity events, community races, and corporate
challenges. These races often support a good cause and provide an excellent
opportunity for people to get involved and give back to their community.

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 In summary, relay races are a fun and healthy activity that promotes
teamwork, physical fitness, and healthy competition. Healthcare consumers
can participate in relay races to stay motivated and maintain their overall
health and well-being.

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