Walking Race — Chapter Summary
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Physical Education
Summary of Walking Race for Karnataka Board Class 10 Physical Education. Part of the Karnataka Board Class 10 Physical Education syllabus.
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Overview
Walking race is a unique athletic event that combines endurance, technique, and strict adherence to specific rules. Unlike running, walking race requires athletes to maintain continuous contact with the ground while following precise biomechanical requirements. This chapter explores the history, rul
Key Concepts
Walking race is a progression
Walking race is a progression of steps where the walker maintains continuous contact with the ground without visible loss of contact. The advancing le
Three main rules
Three main rules: 1) Rear toe must not leave ground before front heel contacts, 2) Supporting leg must be straight from contact until body passes over
Athletes receive warnings from judges
Athletes receive warnings from judges for rule violations. Three warnings from three different judges result in disqualification. Fouls include style
Men compete in 20km and 50km
Men compete in 20km and 50km events, women in 20km. For youth: under-18 and under-16 boys walk 5km, girls walk 3km. Races occur on tracks and roads.
Involves maintaining straight supporting leg
Involves maintaining straight supporting leg, continuous ground contact, erect body posture, and consistent walking style. The technique requires coor
Learning Objectives
- Understand the history and development of walking race as an Olympic sport
- Learn the fundamental rules and regulations governing walking competitions
- Identify the proper technique and biomechanics of race walking
- Recognize disqualifying fouls and their consequences
- Know about prominent Indian and international walking race athletes
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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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