The question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fairly good. However, in part (b)(ii) candidates could not list two phases in a 100m race in athletics.
In part (b)(iii) candidates could not describe the running technique in middle distance races.
The expected answers were as follows:
(b)(ii) Phases in a 100m race in athletics
- The start
- Acceleration
- The Finish
(b)(iii) Description of the running technique in middle distance races
- The head is kept steady and straight
- The elbows are slightly bent
- Arms move close to the body
- The fingers/fists are slightly clenched
- There is low knee lift
- The body almost erect
- Costing may occur at some section of the race
- Landing on balls of the feet.