Physical Education Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2019

Question 9

 

 

(a) Mention five career areas in physical education. [5 marks]
(b) List three tumbling activities performed on the floor in gymnastics. [3 marks]
(c) Name two officials common to handball and basketball games. [2 marks]

Observation

 

 

This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was better. In part (a) many candidates did well in it. In part (b) majority of the candidates were able to list tumbling activities performed on the floor in gymnastics. In part (c) most candidates were able to name officials common to handball and basketball games.


The expected answers are as follow:


(a) Career areas in physical education
        - teaching;
        - coaching/athletics trainer/Exercise Instructor;
        - officiating;
        - sports marketing;
        - sports Nutritionist;
        - sports psychology;
        - sports administration/management;
        - sports journalism;
        - exercise physiology/sports medicine/sports physiotherapy;
        - equipment manufacturing;
        - facilities constructing/manufacturing.
        - fitness Trainer/wellness coaching

(b) Tumbling activities performed on the floor
        - forward roll;
        - backward roll;
        - front somersault;
        - back somersault/spring;
        - cartwheel.

(c) Officials common to handball and basketball
        - referee;
        - scorer/recorder;
        - time keeper.