Primary 4 Physical and Health Education Flashcards: High Jump Skills, Rules and Safety

Question 1

The field event in which an athlete jumps over a horizontal bar is ________.

Accepted Answer

high jump

Question 2

The run towards the bar is the ________.

Accepted Answer

approach

Question 3

The athlete leaves the ground during ________.

Accepted Answer

take-off

Question 4

Passing the body over the bar is called ________.

Accepted Answer

clearance

Question 5

The final stage on the mat is the ________.

Accepted Answer

landing

Question 6

A high jumper normally takes off from ________ foot.

Accepted Answer

one

Question 7

The approach should be controlled and ________.

Accepted Answer

rhythmic

Question 8

The take-off leg pushes strongly against the ________.

Accepted Answer

ground

Question 9

The free knee and arms swing upward to create ________.

Accepted Answer

lift

Question 10

The safe landing area for high jump is a thick ________.

Accepted Answer

mat

Question 11

Landing on the head or neck is ________.

Accepted Answer

unsafe

Question 12

Knocking the bar down makes the attempt ________.

Accepted Answer

unsuccessful

Question 13

Taking off from both feet is not the standard high-jump ________.

Accepted Answer

technique

Question 14

The bar should be raised only by the teacher or ________.

Accepted Answer

official

Question 15

A pupil must wait until the landing area is ________.

Accepted Answer

clear

Question 16

Wet or slippery runways increase the risk of ________.

Accepted Answer

injury

Question 17

Practising at a low height develops confidence and ________.

Accepted Answer

technique

Question 18

Flexibility helps the body clear the bar more ________.

Accepted Answer

easily

Question 19

The official records the greatest height cleared ________.

Accepted Answer

successfully

Question 20

The correct skill order is approach, take-off, clearance, and ________.

Accepted Answer

landing

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