The question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fair. In part (a) (i)
candidates correctly stated features of hurdle event, in (a)(ii), candidates wrongly described the
bullet style of start in athletics. In part (b )(i) candidates correctly mentioned equipment used by
athletes during a relay race in athletics.
In (b )(ii) candidates correctly mentioned facility that is common to sprint races. In part (c)
candidates also correctly stated differences between track events and field events in athletics.
In part (d) (i) candidates correctly mentioned styles in high jump and in (d) (ii) candidates
correctly listed equipment needed in jump event.
The expected answers were as follows:
2(a)(i) Features of a hurdle event
- there are obstacles/hurdles
- it involves clearance
- it is track event
- it is a sprint race.
(ii) Description of bullet style of start in athletics
- front/leading foot is placed on the ground behind the scratch/starting line
- hands are placed on the ground shoulder-width apart behind the scratch/starting line
- the knee of the rear leg is placed in line with the toe of front/leading foot.
(b )(i) Equipment used by athletes during a relay in athletics
- starting block
- short/j ersey/ dress
- baton
- spike shoes.
(ii) Facility common to print races
- track/oval
(c) Differences between track events and field events in athletics
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Track |
Field |
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competitors start at the same |
- perform in turns; |
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time; |
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events perform on track; |
- events perform on field/pitch; |
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less time is spent in track events; |
- events take longer time; |
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common facility is used; |
- various facilities are used; |
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same set of officials handle |
- different set of officials hands |
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various track event. |
each of the various field events. |
(d)(i) Styles in high jump
- straddle
- fosbury/flop
- scissors
- western roll
- easter cut-off
(ii) Equipment needed in high jump event
- crossbar
- landing foam
- uprights
- measuring tape