Question 8
(a) State six benefits a player derives from being a member of the national football team. [6 marks]
(b) State four ways by which a referee may prevent violence in a football game. [4 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was very good.
In part (a) candidates correctly stated benefits a player derives from being a member of the national football team.
In part (b) candidates also correctly stated ways by which a referee many prevent violence in football game.
The expected answers are as follows:
(a) BENEFITS OF A PLAYER AS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
- gains more recognition/popular/famous/honour
- develops a sense of followership
- develops a sense/quality of leadership
- develops the spirit of give and take/sense of sharing/cooperation/belonging
- making new friends outside his/her own country
- appreciates other people’s culture
- earning more money/financial reward
- greater exposure to different parts of the world
- develops sense of patriotism
- acquires the status of celebrity
- acquires the status of ambassador/meeting heads of states
(b) WAYS BY WHICH A REFEREE CAN PREVENT VIOLENCE IN A FOOTBALL GAME
- by being familiar with the rules of the game
- must be fast in taking decisions
- must be firm
- must be fair in judgement/not biased/not take side/good officiting
- must be smart
- must be vigilant
- quick consultation with his assistant when in doubt