Individual Games
Propose one safety measure that could be added to Judo training for beginners to reduce the risk of injury during throws.
Compare the primary rule difference between Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling concerning legal holds.
Define the term 'Judogi'.
Contrast the fundamental nature of Track events and Field events in athletics.
Name the four apparatus used in women's artistic gymnastics.
Apply your knowledge of gymnastics apparatus to identify the difference in the height of the vaulting table for men's and women's competitions.
Recall the official dimensions of a table tennis table.
Justify the rule prohibiting holds below the waist in Greco-Roman wrestling.
List the three categories of track events in athletics.
Justify why the front crawl or back crawl is often preferred over the breaststroke for teaching novice swimmers.
Contrast the apparatus used in men's artistic gymnastics with those used in women's artistic gymnastics, identifying the events that are unique to each gender.
Apply the rules of a swimming relay race to a situation where a swimmer's feet lose touch with the starting platform before their teammate touches the wall.
Justify the design of the uneven bars for women's gymnastics, explaining how the different heights of the two bars facilitate a unique range of skills compared to a single horizontal bar.
Evaluate the strategic effectiveness of using a backhand low serve versus a high serve in a doubles badminton match.
Evaluate the impact of changing the badminton scoring system from 15 points with service-over to 21 points with rally-point scoring.
Critique the rule that only the athlete who dropped the baton is allowed to pick it up in a relay race.
Describe the court measurements for a badminton game.
Examine the two types of penalties in Judo, shido and hansoku-make, and explain how they can determine the outcome of a match.
Examine the rules regarding the composition and covering of a table tennis racket blade.
Evaluate the effectiveness of awarding points for 'takedowns' in freestyle wrestling. How does this rule encourage offensive action and shape the nature of the sport?
Explain the difference between an 'Ippon' and a 'waza-ari' in Judo.
Explain the primary difference between Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling.
Summarize the three types of crouch starts used in sprint races.
Describe the specifications of the Roman Rings apparatus.
Compare the Bunch start and the Elongated start in athletics, focusing on the distance of the blocks from the starting line and the distance between the blocks.
Demonstrate your understanding of the Decathlon by listing the ten events and analyzing how they are divided between the first and second day of the competition.
Apply the service rules for a badminton singles game. From which service court would a player serve if their score is 7, and from which court if their score is 12?
Contrast the requirements for scoring an 'Ippon' with those for scoring a 'waza-ari' in a Judo match.
Analyze the different ways a wrestler can be awarded points in a match, including takedowns, escapes, reversals, and near falls.
Critique the 'Golden Score' rule in Judo. Does it effectively determine a winner in a tied match, or does it encourage overly defensive play?
Evaluate the medium crouch start in comparison to the bunch and elongated starts for a 100m sprinter. Why is it considered the most balanced option?
Describe the body position and arm action for the back crawl stroke.
Describe the fundamental rules for relay events in swimming.
Examine the five key components of the front crawl stroke and analyze how they work together to create efficient movement through the water.
Formulate a game strategy for a shakehand grip player who is competing against a penhold grip player in table tennis. Justify your tactical choices based on the typical strengths and weaknesses of the penhold grip.
Explain the scoring system in a game of badminton.
Analyze the conditions under which the expedite system is activated in table tennis and how it changes the rules of play for the remainder of the match.
Describe the classification of combined events in athletics for both men and women.
Formulate a race strategy for a swimmer competing in a 400m individual medley event. Justify the pacing for each of the four strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle) to conserve energy and achieve the best overall time.
Describe the rules of a legal service in table tennis.
List and explain five ways a wrestler can score points during a match.
Propose a modification to the expedite system in table tennis to better balance the pace of play without unfairly penalizing the serving player.
Design a two-day training schedule for a high school athlete preparing for their first Decathlon competition, justifying the placement of specific track and field events on each day to prevent overexertion and maximize performance.
Analyze the process of scoring and service rotation in a badminton doubles match. Explain what happens if the serving side wins a rally versus if the receiving side wins a rally.
Create a basic floor exercise routine for a beginner male gymnast that incorporates at least one tumbling element, one balance element, and one strength element. Justify the sequence of these elements for optimal flow and safety.