Question 2
(a) List three human habits that could cause postural defects [3 marks]
(b) State two characteristics of good sitting posture. [2 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fair. In part (a) candidates correctly listed human habits that could cause postural defects. In part (b) candidates could not state characteristics of good sitting posture..
The expected answers are as follows:
2(a) HUMAN HABITS THAT COULD CAUSE POSTURAL DEFECTS
- poor walking/sitting/standing posture
- improper carrying/lifting of objects
- wearing of high heel shoes
- imitation of wrong posture
- certain sports activities.
(b) CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD SITTING POSTURE
- sitting upright/hip joint forming a right angle
- back well rested on the seat
- feet flat on ground/knee and ankle joints at right angle
- the thigh press evenly on the seat