Hurdles Race — Chapter Summary
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Physical Education
Summary of Hurdles Race for Karnataka Board Class 10 Physical Education. Part of the Karnataka Board Class 10 Physical Education syllabus.
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Overview
Hurdles race is an exciting track and field event that combines speed, agility, and technique. This athletic event requires athletes to run at high speed while clearing hurdles placed at specific intervals. The sport demands tall athletes with long legs who can maintain rhythm and technique througho
Key Concepts
Hurdles are made of metal
Hurdles are made of metal or suitable materials with specific dimensions: width 1.18-1.20 meters, maximum base length 70cm, minimum weight 10kg, and t
Different age groups and genders have
Different age groups and genders have specific race distances: Men's 110m and 400m hurdles, Women's 100m and 400m hurdles, and youth categories with 8
Athletes must stay in their lanes
Athletes must stay in their lanes, clear all hurdles by jumping over them, and face disqualification for not clearing hurdles, side hurdling, intentio
Successful hurdling requires proper running form
Successful hurdling requires proper running form, rhythm maintenance, efficient clearance technique, and consistent spacing between hurdles. Athletes
The chapter highlights achievements of P
The chapter highlights achievements of P.T. Usha (India's 'Queen of Track and Field'), John Akii Bua (Olympic champion with unconventional training),
Learning Objectives
- Understand the construction and specifications of hurdles used in athletics
- Learn about different hurdle race distances and their technical requirements
- Master the rules and regulations governing hurdle races
- Study the achievements of famous hurdle athletes like P.T. Usha, John Akii Bua, and Edwin Moses
- Recognize world and national records in various hurdle events
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Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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