- Athletics involves running, jumping, and throwing sports and has its origins in ancient Greek Olympic Games from 776 BC. - It was introduced to the Philippines by Americans and is governed by local and international athletic associations. - Events include running races of various distances, hurdles, long jump, high jump, shot put, discus, javelin, and hammer throw. - Tracks are oval with 8 lanes and surfaces made of materials like sand, cinder, asphalt, or synthetic rubber.