This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was poor. In part (a) many candidates correctly state benefits that can be derived from performing gymnastics activities. In part (b)(i), many candidates could not correctly define progression in gymnastics and in (b)(ii) many candidates could not also correctly state safety measures when performing the through vault in gymnastics. In part (c) many candidates could not correctly explain vaulting and somersault as terms used in gymnastics. In part (d) candiates could not correctly explain the steps involved in performing astride vault in gymnastics.
However, the expected answers were as follows:
9(a) BENEFITS THAT CAN BE DERIVED FROM PERFORMING
GYMNASTIC ACTIVITIES
- develops agility, flexibility and suppleness
- builds strength, stamina and power of muscle groups in the body/named
- develops coordination and balance
- improves body posture
- provides a means of livelihood
- aids the development of aesthetic value
- develops the ability to break falls/develops the ability to land safely
- develops courage
- improve general health of the individual
(b)(i) PROGRESSION IN GYMNASTIC
- A procedure that involves performing activities in stages
- from simple to complex
(ii) STAFETY MEASURES WHEN PERFORMING THE THROUGH VAULT IN GYMNASTICS
- adequate warm up before activity
- inspect apparatus before use/ensure apparatus is in good order before use
- be sure the skill is within performers’ ability
- the activity area should be free of hazardous materials/elements
- safety notices and instructions are to be considered
- appropriate outfit should be worn
- a gymnast do not perform immediately after meal
- once you have commenced activity, you must follow it to the end/do not stop
mid-way in activity
- ensure that a spotter is in attendance
(c) EXPLANATION TERMS IN GYMNASTICS
(i) VAULTING
This is a leap/jump/swing in which the hands assist the performer in clearing/going over an obstacle/explained.
(ii) SOMMERSAULT
A movement in which the body makes a 360o degree turn over arch without touching apparatus/mat.
(d) EXPLANATION STEPS INVOVLED IN PERFORMING ASTRIDE VAULT
- stand in an erect position
- run towards the horse/apparatus
- leap up with a double take off
- place palms on the apparatus
- spread the legs as far as possible
- push with the hands and spread the legs as far as possible
- swing legs forward to clear apparatus
- land with the feet together in an erect position
- forward roll
- backward roll
- headstand
- cartwheel
- handstand
- crabwalk
- forward somersaultt
- backward somersault
- handspring
- headspring
- flyspring
- arabspring
- backspring
- necksrping
- neckstand
(b) Gymnastic activities that can be performed on a vaulting box
- astride vault/leap frog
- through vault/explained
- thief vault
- neckspring
- long arm overswing
- short arm overswing
- forward roll
- dive forward
- headspring
- catspring
- side vault
- handspring
(c) Procedure for performing cartwheel in gymnastics
- performer stands astride with arms stretched sideways
- swings to one side to place one palm on floor /mat
- followed by landing on the second palm with the legs in their air spread apart
- followed by landing on the first leg
- followed by landing on the second leg in an astride position
- performer stand astride with arms raised upward
(d) Procedure for performing headstand in gymnastics
- performer places the hands and forehead on the mat
- the legs are raised up one at a time
- the back is arched
- the toes are pointed upward
- performer maintains erect position with hands supporting the head at the back.
- swing both legs over to land in standing position
