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Physical Education 1 , Nov/Dec 2008  
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Question 2

(a) (i)   List the two types of start in athletics.                                                            [2 marks]           
     (ii)   List the three phases common to all  events in athletics.                               [3 marks] 
    (iii)  State three rules guiding discus throw in athletics.                                         [3 marks]

(b)(i)    Name six officials needed for  a 200 m race in athletics.                                 [6 marks]
    (ii)    List two phases in a 100 m race in athletics.                                                     [2 marks]

   (iii)    Describe the running technique in middle distance races.                                [4 marks]
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Observation

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

  1. The start
  2. Acceleration
  3. 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.


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