This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was poor. In part (a) candidates could not correctly mention the gymnastic activities which involve complete rotation of the body. In (b) candidates could not correctly mention phases in performing handspring. In part (c), candidates could not also correctly state errors that can be committed when performing handstand in gymnastics. In part (d) candidates could not correctly describe the performance of astride vault under the following headings: (i) approach; (ii) execution; (iii) landing.

The expected answers were as follows:
8(a) Gymnastic activities which involve complete rotation of the body
- Forward somersault
- Backward somersault
- Forward roll
- Backward roll
- Headspring
- Hand spring
- Shortarm overswing
- Long arm overswing
- Cartwheel
- Arab spring
(b) Phases in Performing handspring
- approach run
- take-off (single) - preparatory stage
- execution
- recovery
- execution
- landing
- recovery
     (c)     Errors that can be committed when performing handstand in gymnastics
- hands not properly spaced
- arms not straight
- palms not well opened
- back not arched
- toes not pointing upward
- legs are not together
-legs not straight
- head not tilted backward
(d) Description of astride vault under the following headings:
(i)      Approach
The performer
- from standing position
- run toward the box
(ii) Execution
- make a double take-off
- place both hands on the box
- swing the legs astride over the box/clear the box
(iii) Landing
- lands on balls of feet
- gives in at the knee
- stands erect
- arms stretched forward