JSS 1 Physical and Health Education Flashcards: High Jump Skills, Techniques and Officiating

Question 1

What are the five main phases of high jump?

Accepted Answer

approach, take-off, flight, landing and recovery

Question 2

What is the purpose of the high-jump approach?

Accepted Answer

To build controlled speed and position for take-off.

Question 3

Why is rhythm important in the approach run?

Accepted Answer

It helps the athlete arrive at the take-off point balanced and accurately.

Question 4

From how many feet must a high jumper take off?

Accepted Answer

one foot

Question 5

What is the purpose of take-off?

Accepted Answer

To convert approach motion into upward lift.

Question 6

What happens during the flight phase?

Accepted Answer

The athlete clears the crossbar using a chosen technique.

Question 7

Where should a high jumper land?

Accepted Answer

On the centre of a suitable landing foam or mattress.

Question 8

Why must the landing foam be correctly positioned and joined?

Accepted Answer

Gaps or exposed ground can cause serious injury.

Question 9

What does recovery mean in high jump?

Accepted Answer

Regaining control after landing and leaving the mat safely.

Question 10

What makes a high-jump attempt unsuccessful?

Accepted Answer

The athlete dislodges the crossbar and it does not remain in place.

Question 11

Why should an athlete not dive head-first at the bar in beginner practice?

Accepted Answer

It creates a serious head and neck injury risk.

Question 12

How is high-jump height measured?

Accepted Answer

Vertically from the ground to the lowest point of the upper crossbar.

Question 13

What is the official’s duty before a trial?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the bar, uprights, runway and landing area are correctly set and clear.

Question 14

What does a red flag indicate?

Accepted Answer

an unsuccessful or foul trial

Question 15

What does a white flag indicate?

Accepted Answer

a valid clearance

Question 16

Why must nobody sit on the landing mat during an approach?

Accepted Answer

The jumper could collide with them during landing.

Question 17

Which action is NOT safe: warm up, inspect the mat, use progressions or jump without supervision onto hard ground?

Accepted Answer

jump without supervision onto hard ground

Question 18

What should be done if the crossbar or uprights are damaged?

Accepted Answer

Stop use and have the equipment repaired or replaced.

Question 19

Which phase comes immediately before flight?

Accepted Answer

take-off

Question 20

Why are high-jump skills learned through gradual progressions?

Accepted Answer

They develop technique and confidence while controlling risk.

Strong work.