Track and Field Event (Discus) - JSS1 Physical and Health Education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the main objective in a discus throw?
To throw the discus as high as possible
To throw the discus as far as possible
To throw the discus in a straight line
To throw the discus in a circular motion
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Which grip is commonly used in discus throwing?
Two-finger grip
Three-finger grip
Four-finger grip
Five-finger grip
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What is the diameter of the discus throwing circle?
1.5 meters
2.5 meters
2.13 meters
3.0 meters
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How should the thrower position their feet at the start of the throw?
Shoulder-width apart
Close together
One foot in front of the other
Feet pointing outward
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What part of the body initiates the rotational movement in the discus throw?
Arms
Legs
Hips
Shoulders
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How is a foul determined in a discus throw?
The thrower steps out of the circle
The thrower steps out of the circle
The thrower spins more than once
Both a) and b)
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What is the weight of the discus used in men's competitions?
1 kg
1.5 kg
2 kg
2.5 kg
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Which phase comes immediately after the wind-up in a discus throw?
Release
Glide
Spin
Follow-through
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How long is the thrower allowed to complete their throw after entering the circle?
30 seconds
120 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
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During the follow-through phase, where should the thrower’s body be directed?
Backwards
Towards the ground
Towards the sector lines
Forward in the direction of the throw
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