KENTUCKY DERBY FITNESS
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The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race held every year on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1875 by Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., it is the longest-running sporting event in America, known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports". In order to particpate in such a race, the jockey and horse both have to utilize health-related fitness to meet the demands of the race. Test your knowledge of health-related fitness in this Kentucky Derby Fitness activity. First you will chose the horse you think will win our Kentucky Derby Fitness race. You will be given a question or scenario. You will be read a question or scenario. You will then demonstrate your answer choice for 20 seconds. The answer will be revealed to see if you chose correclty. As we move through the activity, let's see what horse will win.
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CHOOSE YOUR HORSE
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Question 1/10
To stay in a crouched "hovering" position over the horse for the entire two-minute race, which component is most essential for a jockey's legs?
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Question 1/10
1. To stay in a crouched "hovering" position over the horse for the entire two-minute race, which component is most essential for a jockey's legs?
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Question 2/10
Jockeys must adhere to strict weight limits (often around 119–126 lbs) while remaining strong. This refers to managing their:
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Question 2/10
Jockeys must adhere to strict weight limits (often around 119–126 lbs) while remaining strong. This refers to managing their:
00:20
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Correct!
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Question 3/10
When a jockey needs to pull back on a powerful, headstrong horse to keep it from "bolting" too early, they are primarily using:
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Question 3/10
When a jockey needs to pull back on a powerful, headstrong horse to keep it from "bolting" too early, they are primarily using:
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Question 4/10
The Kentucky Derby is a high-intensity aerobic event where a jockey’s heart rate can hit 190 BPM. Which component allows them to sustain this effort?
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Question 4/10
The Kentucky Derby is a high-intensity aerobic event where a jockey’s heart rate can hit 190 BPM. Which component allows them to sustain this effort?
00:20
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Correct!
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Question 5/10
To absorb the jarring impact of a horse’s gallop through the ankles, knees, and hips without stiffening up, a jockey needs high levels of:
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Question 5/10
To absorb the jarring impact of a horse’s gallop through the ankles, knees, and hips without stiffening up, a jockey needs high levels of:
00:20
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Correct!
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Question 6/10
Holding the heavy reins and maintaining a steady grip on a horse that is fighting for lead position requires high levels of upper-body:
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Question 6/10
Holding the heavy reins and maintaining a steady grip on a horse that is fighting for lead position requires high levels of upper-body:
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Correct!
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Question 7/10
Which component is being tested when a jockey's lungs and heart must efficiently deliver oxygen to their muscles during the final homestretch?
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Question 7/10
Which component is being tested when a jockey's lungs and heart must efficiently deliver oxygen to their muscles during the final homestretch?
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Correct!
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Question 8/10
If a jockey has too much non-functional mass (fat), it negatively impacts their ______, making it harder to meet the racing weight requirements.
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Question 8/10
If a jockey has too much non-functional mass (fat), it negatively impacts their ______, making it harder to meet the racing weight requirements.
00:20
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Correct!
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Question 9/10
The explosive "push" a jockey give a horse out of the starting gate to gain a good position relies on a quick burst of:
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Question 9/10
The explosive "push" a jockey give a horse out of the starting gate to gain a good position relies on a quick burst of:
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Correct!
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Question 10/10
Constant repetitive driving and cropping in the final 20 seconds of the race specifically challenge the _______ of the jockey's arms.
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Constant repetitive driving motions in the final 20 seconds of the race specifically challenge the _______ of the jockey's arms.
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KENTUCKY DERBY FITNESS
Start
The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race held every year on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1875 by Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., it is the longest-running sporting event in America, known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports". In order to particpate in such a race, the jockey and horse both have to utilize health-related fitness to meet the demands of the race. Test your knowledge of health-related fitness in this Kentucky Derby Fitness activity. First you will chose the horse you think will win our Kentucky Derby Fitness race. You will be given a question or scenario. You will be read a question or scenario. You will then demonstrate your answer choice for 20 seconds. The answer will be revealed to see if you chose correclty. As we move through the activity, let's see what horse will win.
Next
CHOOSE YOUR HORSE
Next
Next
Question 1/10
To stay in a crouched "hovering" position over the horse for the entire two-minute race, which component is most essential for a jockey's legs?
Next
Question 1/10
1. To stay in a crouched "hovering" position over the horse for the entire two-minute race, which component is most essential for a jockey's legs?
00:20
Next
Correct!
Next
Next
Question 2/10
Jockeys must adhere to strict weight limits (often around 119–126 lbs) while remaining strong. This refers to managing their:
Next
Question 2/10
Jockeys must adhere to strict weight limits (often around 119–126 lbs) while remaining strong. This refers to managing their:
00:20
Next
Correct!
Next
Next
Question 3/10
When a jockey needs to pull back on a powerful, headstrong horse to keep it from "bolting" too early, they are primarily using:
Next
Question 3/10
When a jockey needs to pull back on a powerful, headstrong horse to keep it from "bolting" too early, they are primarily using:
00:20
Next
Correct!
Next
Next
Question 4/10
The Kentucky Derby is a high-intensity aerobic event where a jockey’s heart rate can hit 190 BPM. Which component allows them to sustain this effort?
Next
Question 4/10
The Kentucky Derby is a high-intensity aerobic event where a jockey’s heart rate can hit 190 BPM. Which component allows them to sustain this effort?
00:20
Next
Correct!
Next
Next
Question 5/10
To absorb the jarring impact of a horse’s gallop through the ankles, knees, and hips without stiffening up, a jockey needs high levels of:
Next
Question 5/10
To absorb the jarring impact of a horse’s gallop through the ankles, knees, and hips without stiffening up, a jockey needs high levels of:
00:20
Next
Correct!
Next
Next
Question 6/10
Holding the heavy reins and maintaining a steady grip on a horse that is fighting for lead position requires high levels of upper-body:
Next
Question 6/10
Holding the heavy reins and maintaining a steady grip on a horse that is fighting for lead position requires high levels of upper-body:
00:20
Next
Correct!
Next
Next
Question 7/10
Which component is being tested when a jockey's lungs and heart must efficiently deliver oxygen to their muscles during the final homestretch?
Next
Question 7/10
Which component is being tested when a jockey's lungs and heart must efficiently deliver oxygen to their muscles during the final homestretch?
00:20
Next
Correct!
Next
Next
Question 8/10
If a jockey has too much non-functional mass (fat), it negatively impacts their ______, making it harder to meet the racing weight requirements.
Next
Question 8/10
If a jockey has too much non-functional mass (fat), it negatively impacts their ______, making it harder to meet the racing weight requirements.
00:20
Next
Correct!
Next
Next
Question 9/10
The explosive "push" a jockey give a horse out of the starting gate to gain a good position relies on a quick burst of:
Next
Question 9/10
The explosive "push" a jockey give a horse out of the starting gate to gain a good position relies on a quick burst of:
00:20
Next
Correct!
Next
Next
Question 10/10
Constant repetitive driving and cropping in the final 20 seconds of the race specifically challenge the _______ of the jockey's arms.
Next
Question 10/10
Constant repetitive driving motions in the final 20 seconds of the race specifically challenge the _______ of the jockey's arms.
00:20
Next
Correct!
Next
Next
Start over?