PEH

• Types of Motivation:

  1. Intrinsic Motivation: internal drive for an activity (e.g., singing competitions)

  2. Extrinsic Motivation: external factors drive the activity (e.g., grades)
• Types of Sports:

  1. Individual Sports: 1v1, focus, control, independent, can be classified as team sports

  2. Dual Sports: 2v2, coordination, positioning, partnership, trust

  3. Team Sports: unity, communication, strategy, cooperation
• Athletics started in Ancient Greece, with the Greek word "Athlos" meaning contest
• In 776 B.C., Athletics became popular in Olympia, Greece, with the first winner being Korobios in the 400-foot Stadium Race
• In 394 A.D., Athletics were conducted every 4 years to honor God Zeus
• In 1896, the Modern Olympics began, regaining popularity; in 1913, the IAAF (International Amateur Athletic Federation) was established
• Events in Athletics include running events like the 100m dash, 200m dash, 400m dash, 800m run, 1500m run, 3000m run, relays, hurdles
• Techniques to pass the baton in relays include up sweep, down sweep, and push pass; rules include false starting, incorrect baton passing, and improper crossing of lanes
• Hurdle races involve hurdles of different heights for men and women, with rules against impeding other hurdlers or knocking down hurdles by hand
• Jumping events in athletics include long jump, triple jump, high jump (using the Fosbury Flop technique), and pole vault
• Throwing events in athletics consist of shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, and hammer throw, each with specific equipment, rules, and techniques
• in 395 A.D., the Olympic Games were banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius: US and Europe- 19th century athletics were held under cover