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
Which grip is commonly used in discus throwing?
Two-finger grip
Three-finger grip
Four-finger grip
Five-finger grip
What is the diameter of the discus throwing circle?
1.5 meters
2.5 meters
2.13 meters
3.0 meters
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
What part of the body initiates the rotational movement in the discus throw?
Arms
Legs
Hips
Shoulders
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)
What is the weight of the discus used in men's competitions?
1 kg
1.5 kg
2 kg
2.5 kg
Which phase comes immediately after the wind-up in a discus throw?
Release
Glide
Spin
Follow-through
How long is the thrower allowed to complete their throw after entering the circle?
30 seconds
120 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
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