High Jump: Master the Art of Vertical Leaping

Question 1

In the high jump, which technique involves running towards the bar with a curved back, jumping with one leg leading and the other trailing while clearing the bar?

Accepted Answer

Curved back, one leg leading

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Straight back, legs extended

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Scissors-like motion, both legs extended

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Backward motion, back to the bar

Question 2

What is the primary objective of the high jump event?

Accepted Answer

To jump over a horizontal bar at the greatest possible height

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To jump over a series of hurdles in the quickest time possible

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To throw a javelin as far as possible

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To run a 100-meter race in the fastest time possible

Question 3

Which technique involves jumping over the bar with the back facing the bar?

Accepted Answer

Fosbury Flop

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Straddle

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Scissor Kick

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Western Roll

Question 4

What is the term for the area from which high jumpers take off?

Accepted Answer

Takeoff Board

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Landing Pit

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Runway

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Approach

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a common training technique for high jumpers?

Accepted Answer

Long Distance Running

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Plyometrics

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Strength Training

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Flexibility Exercises

Question 6

Which factor does NOT influence the height a high jumper can clear?

Accepted Answer

Age of the athlete

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Vertical Jump Ability

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Runway Speed

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Wind Conditions

Question 7

What is the term for the curved path that the high jumper takes when clearing the bar?

Accepted Answer

Arc

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Parabola

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Hyperbola

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Ellipse

Question 8

Which of the following techniques is NOT valid in the High Jump?

Accepted Answer

Hurdling

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Fosbury Flop

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Scissor Kick

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Straddle

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of the crossbar in the High Jump?

Accepted Answer

To indicate the height to be cleared

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To support the jumper

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To prevent the jumper from falling

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To create wind resistance

Question 10

How do plyometric exercises enhance performance in the high jump?

Accepted Answer

Enhance explosive power and speed

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Increase muscle strength

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Improve flexibility

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Reduce risk of injuries

Question 11

Which part of the foot should be used to takeoff during the high jump?

Accepted Answer

Ball of the foot

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Heel

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Whole foot

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Inside edge of the foot

Question 12

Who is credited with inventing the Fosbury Flop technique in high jump?

Accepted Answer

Dick Fosbury

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Javier Sotomayor

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Bruce Jenner

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Valeriy Brumel

Question 13

How does strength training benefit an athlete's high jump performance?

Accepted Answer

Increases lower body strength for a more powerful jump

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Improves cardiovascular endurance for repeated jumps

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Enhances flexibility for better technique

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Reduces risk of injuries for consistent training

Question 14

In the high jump, which factor is crucial for maximizing the athlete's vertical leap at takeoff?

Accepted Answer

Strong leg muscles for a powerful takeoff

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Proper foot placement during the approach

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High hand swing for momentum

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Favorable wind conditions

Question 15

In the 'Fosbury Flop' technique, which part of the body do athletes primarily use to clear the bar?

Accepted Answer

Back

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Hands

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Feet

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Legs

Question 16

What is the primary goal of strength training for high jumpers?

Accepted Answer

Increase lower body explosive power

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Build upper body strength

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Improve core stability

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Enhance flexibility

Question 17

Which surface is used as the landing area in high jump competitions?

Accepted Answer

Sand

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Grass

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Concrete

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Water

Question 18

Which factor plays a crucial role in determining an athlete's ability to clear higher heights?

Accepted Answer

Take-off speed and technique

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Height of the bar

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Wind conditions

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Crowd support

Question 19

What is the first step in the 'Scissors Kick' technique?

Accepted Answer

Planting the outside foot and pushing off

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Jumping off the inside foot

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Swinging the left arm

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Clearing the bar with the trailing leg

Question 20

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for providing the power needed for high jumping?

Accepted Answer

Leg muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings)

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Calf muscles and ankles

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Abdominal muscles and core

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Shoulder and bicep muscles

Question 21

Which training method is commonly employed to enhance high jump performance by developing power and jumping ability?

Accepted Answer

Plyometrics

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Interval Training

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Isometric Exercises

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Flexibility Training

Question 22

Which factor does NOT influence a high jumper's performance?

Accepted Answer

Gender of the jumper

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Wind speed

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Bar height

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Approach speed

Question 23

In high jump competitions, who is responsible for determining the validity of jump attempts?

Accepted Answer

Judge

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Referee

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Umpire

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Inspector

Question 24

The first phase of the high jump technique, where the jumper gains speed before the takeoff, is called:

Accepted Answer

Approach

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Takeoff

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Ascent

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Descent

Question 25

In the Fosbury Flop technique of high jumping, the jumper goes over the bar with:

Accepted Answer

Their back facing the bar

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Their feet first

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Their chest facing the bar

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A scissor-like motion

Question 26

During a high jump attempt, which part of the body should make contact with the bar first?

Accepted Answer

Hands

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Feet

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Chest

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Head

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety precaution during high jump training?

Accepted Answer

Jumping on a wet or slippery surface

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Warming up thoroughly before jumping

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Using a soft landing pit

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Having a spotter present

Question 28

Who currently holds the world record for the men's high jump?

Accepted Answer

Mutaz Essa Barshim

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Gianmarco Tamberi

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Bohdan Bondarenko

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Javier Sotomayor

Question 29

When was the high jump first introduced as an event in the Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

1896

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1904

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1928

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1960

Question 30

In the Fosbury Flop technique for high jumping, jumpers:

Accepted Answer

Roll over the bar with their backs facing down

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Jump over the bar with a straight body

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Jump over the bar with a scissors kick

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Land on the mat with a somersault

Question 31

The bar that jumpers attempt to clear in high jump is called the:

Accepted Answer

Crossbar

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Hurdles

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Javelin

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Shot put

Question 32

The official who signals a successful jump is the:

Accepted Answer

Judge

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Referee

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Umpire

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Coach

Question 33

The curved approach that jumpers take before attempting to clear the bar is called the:

Accepted Answer

Runway

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Apron

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Javelin strip

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Discus circle

Question 34

The highest height an athlete has successfully cleared in a competition is their:

Accepted Answer

Personal best

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World record

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Olympic record

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National record

Question 35

Which type of landing is used in the Fosbury flop technique?

Accepted Answer

Rollover landing

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Flat landing

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Sidestride landing

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Back landing

Question 36

What is the purpose of the kick leg in the high jump?

Accepted Answer

Generate rotation

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Provide additional height

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Balance the body

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Improve landing stability

Question 37

Which factor does NOT directly impact the clearance height in the high jump?

Accepted Answer

Wind speed

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Approach speed

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Takeoff angle

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Bar height

Question 38

What is the apparatus used to measure the height of a successful jump in the high jump called?

Accepted Answer

High jump ruler

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Tape measure

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Meter stick

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Jumparoo

Question 39

Which style is NOT utilized in high jump?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Cut-Off

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Straddle Jump

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Scissors Jump

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Fosbury Flop

Question 40

What is the primary purpose of having a pit filled with sand or foam in high jump?

Accepted Answer

To provide a soft landing surface for the athlete

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To increase the friction between the athlete's feet and the ground

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To absorb the energy of the jump and reduce recoil

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To prevent dust and debris from affecting the jump

Question 41

What is the term used to describe the horizontal bar that athletes jump over in high jump?

Accepted Answer

Crossbar

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Hurdle

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Pole

Question 42

What is the measurement used to determine the height of a jump in high jump?

Accepted Answer

Vertical clearance

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Take-off speed

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Bar weight

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Approach distance

Question 43

Which of the following factors can influence the successful performance of a high jump?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Technique

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Strength

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Flexibility

Question 44

What is the primary objective of the approach run in high jump?

Accepted Answer

To generate momentum and speed for the jump

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To establish balance and coordination

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To intimidate opponents

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To practice the Fosbury Flop technique

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT an essential component of a comprehensive high jump training program?

Accepted Answer

Weightlifting without incorporating flexibility exercises

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Core strengthening

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Plyometrics

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Speed drills

Question 46

What is the ideal body position at the peak of the jump, just before clearing the bar?

Accepted Answer

A curved shape with the body arched over the bar

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A horizontal position with the body facing the bar

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A straight line with the body parallel to the bar

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A vertical position with the body perpendicular to the bar

Question 47

What is the purpose of the 'take-off' phase in a high jump?

Accepted Answer

To convert horizontal momentum into vertical lift

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To align the body for clearing the bar

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To reduce the impact of landing

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To gain maximum airtime

Question 48

Which training method focuses on increasing the explosiveness of the jump through repeated rapid movements?

Accepted Answer

Plyometrics

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Flexibility training

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Weight training

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Endurance training

Question 49

What is the primary advantage of the Fosbury Flop technique?

Accepted Answer

It allows for a higher center of gravity during the jump

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It requires less technical skill

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It is the easiest technique to learn

Question 50

What is the name of the bar used in high jump events?

Accepted Answer

Crossbar

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Jump bar

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High bar

Question 51

What is the proper landing position after a high jump?

Accepted Answer

On the back, with the shoulders and head leading

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On the side, with the hip leading

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On the stomach, with the arms out for protection

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On the feet, with a controlled landing