Question

Это по физкультуре, почему бобслей и скелетон так называются?)

Answer 1

Само название бобслей происходит от английского глагола bob - странно, неловко двигаться и sleigh - сани, кататься на санях.


Скелетон (вид спорта) (англ. Skeleton, букв. — скелет, каркас) — зимний олимпийский вид спорта, представляющий собой спуск по ледяному желобу на двухполозьевых санях на укрепленной раме, победитель которого определяется по сумме двух заездов.

Answer 2

Why are bobsled and skeleton called that in physical education?

Bobsled and skeleton are both winter sports that involve sliding down an icy track. The names "bobsled" and "skeleton" have historical origins and are related to the way the athletes interact with the sled during the sport.

Bobsled: The term "bobsled" originated from the early days of the sport when teams of athletes would bob back and forth to increase their speed. This rocking motion helped the sled gain momentum and speed down the track. Over time, the sport became known as bobsled, and the name stuck.

Skeleton: The sport of skeleton also has an interesting origin for its name. In the early 20th century, athletes would ride a sled down a track headfirst, resembling a skeleton. The name "skeleton" was derived from the sled's resemblance to a human skeleton. Today, athletes still compete in the skeleton event by sliding down the track face-first on their stomachs.

So, the names "bobsled" and "skeleton" in physical education are derived from the historical origins and characteristics of the sports themselves.