Track and Field Event( Shot Put) - JSS1 Physical and Health Education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary objective in the shot put event?
To throw the shot put as high as possible
To throw the shot put as high as possible
To pass the shot put to a teammate
To balance the shot put on your head
What material is the shot put typically made of?
Plastic
Wood
Metal
Rubber
What is the correct grip for holding the shot put?
Palm facing the sky with fingers spread apart
Shot resting on the fingers with palm facing down
Shot resting at the base of the fingers with palm facing up
Shot held tightly in the fist
Which technique is commonly used by shot putters to generate maximum power?
Standing throw
Glide technique
Spin technique
Jump technique
In shot put, how must the shot be released?
With an underhand throw
With an overhand throw
With a pushing motion from the neck
By rolling it on the ground
What is the legal throwing area in shot put called?
Pitch
Circle
Ring
Square
What is the diameter of the shot put circle?
1.5 meters
2.1 meters
2.135 meters
2.5 meters
What is the diameter of the shot put circle?
1.5 meters
2.1 meters
2.135 meters
2.5 meters
How many attempts does a shot putter typically get in a competition?
3
5
6
7
What happens if the shot putter steps outside the circle before the shot lands?
The throw is still measured
The throw is disqualified
The throw is penalized by distance reduction
The throw is counted but with a warning