Rangitoto College
Sports Science
Sporting Events
New Zealand Sport
Sports People
100

The Acting Principal of Rangitoto College.

Mr. Morton

100

In a pair of muscles working together to create movement, this term describes the muscle that relaxes or lengthens.

Antagonist

100

The country hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Italy

100

Making headlines in 2024, this young Kiwi driver officially replaced Daniel Ricciardo at the RB Formula 1 team for the rest of the season.

Liam Lawson

100

This superstar is the most-followed person on Instagram and currently plays his club football in Saudi Arabia for Al Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo

200

The length of a detention for not bringing your PE gear for three lessons.

20 minutes

200

The number of bones in the body.

206

200

The number of times the Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup.

Four

200

The city where New Zealand's most famous NBA player was born.

Rotorua

200

This F1 driver holds the record for the most Grand Prix wins in history and is a seven-time World Champion

Lewis Hamilton

300

The number of International deans.

Two

300

Often referred to as "jump training," this method enhances explosive power with exercises like box jumps and depth jumps.

Plyometrics

300

The number of teams playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

48

300

This UFC fighter who has the nickname "The Last Stylebender." 

Israel Adesanya

300

Often called the "G.O.A.T.," this American gymnast has five Olympic gold medals and five different skills named after her.

Simone Biles

400

The three-letter code for Year 12 Dean and HPE teacher, Mr. Smith.

STH

400

The biomechanical principle an athlete uses by activating large muscle groups first, followed sequentially by smaller, faster muscle groups.

Force summation

400

The US state hosting Super Bowl LX. 

California

400

In Paris 2024, this athlete finally won Gold to complete their full set of Olympic medals.

Lydio Ko

400

This Spanish tennis sensation became the youngest ever men's World No. 1 in history, accomplishing the feat at age 19.

Carlos Alcaraz

500

The maximum diameter allowed for hoops/sleeper earrings at Rangitoto College.

6mm

500

During a high jump using the Fosbury Flop technique, this point may actually pass under the bar while the athlete passes over it.

Centre of gravity

500

The number of sports in the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

10

500

The number of gold medals won by Dame Lisa Carrington to date.

Eight

500

This Japanese superstar signed the largest contract in sports history ($700 million) with the LA Dodgers in 2023.

Shohei Ohtani