Question 3 of 10 • AVA HS Physical Education IC - 81
At a track-and-field competition, athletes are participating in the high jump event. They throw their bodies into the air, soaring up and over a bar. With each round, they attempt to clear the bar at increasing heights. When one athlete fails to clear the bar, she lands awkwardly. As she gets up from the ground, another athlete notices that the mats positioned around the bar are somewhat thin.Which decision would help to protect the athletes at this event?
Answer
A
Replace the landing mats with new equipment that is appropriately thick.
B
Increase the height of the bar to challenge the athletes further.
C
Allow athletes to choose the kind of equipment they wish to use.
D
Remove the landing mats to make the event more exciting.