This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fair. In part (a)(i) few candidates correctly named the equipment illustrated in the diagram, in (a)(ii) many candidates could not mention events in athletics for which the equipment illustrated could be used for in (a)(iii) candidates could not correctly state the methods of take-over for which the equipment could be used for during an athletic meet. In part (b) candidates correctly named events for which starting block is used in athletics. In part (c) candidates correctly listed implements used in field events in athletics. In part (d) candidates could not correctly state techniques in hurdle race. In part (e) candidates correctly stated instances in which javelin throw is valid.
However, the expected answers are as follows:
1(a)(i) Name of the illustrated equipment
(ii) Events for which the illustrated equipment could be used in athletics
- 4 x 100m relay race
- 4 x 200m relay race
- 4 x 400m relay race
- Shuttle relay race
- Medley relay race
(iii) Methods of take-over in which the illustrated equipment could be used during athletic meet
- Visual method
- Non-visual method.
(b) Events for which Starting Block is used in Athletics
- 100m race
- 200m race
- 400m race
- 100m hurdles
- 110m hurdles
- 4 x 100m relay race
- 4 x 200m relay race
- 4 x 400m relay race
- medley relay race
(c) Implements used in field event in Athletics
- javelin - high/pole vault crossbar
- discus - high jump uprights
- shot. - pole vault uprights
- hammer
- pole vault pole
(d) Techniques in Hurdle Race
- 5 steps should be taken before clearing the first flight. Three steps are
taken to clear the rest of the flights: 5 – 3 stride key.
- For beginners, 8 steps are taken before clearing the first flight and - 4 steps to
clear the second and rest to finish: 8 – 4 stride key.
(e) Instances in which Javelin Throw is Valid During Athletic Meet
- the missile must land with the tip first for a good throw
- the missile must not touch the ground before it is released
- athlete must not step on the curved line during and after throw
- the throw must be made within the throwing area
- the athlete must remain within the runway and behind the scratch line until the
missile has landed
- athlete must leave through the back from behind the scratch line
- athlete must stay within the runway sidelines
- athlete must not turn his back towards the throwing sector before throwing the
javelin.
- the javelin must land within the 29o sector
- the javelin must not be slung/hurled.
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