Question 2
2. (a) (i) Mention the three types of carry in javelin throw. [3 marks]
(ii) Mention five skills in javelin throw. [5 marks]
(b) (i) State the procedure for resolving a tie in the triple
jump event. [3 marks]
(ii) State in sequence, four phase involved in the execution
of a long pump event. [4 marks]
(c) Name six materials used by the officials during an athletics meet. [6 marks]
(d) Explain the following terms as used in athletics:
(i) quartet;
(ii) missile. [4 marks]
The table below represents the score sheet for a long jump event.
Study it carefully and answer question 3 (a)(i), (ii) and (iii).
Name of Athlete |
First jump |
Second jump |
Third jump |
Louis |
16.45 m |
16.60 m |
17.89 m |
Chika |
14.90 m |
18.14 m |
17.56 m |
Musa |
17.20 m |
X |
17.85 m |
Jenner |
17.50 m |
18.50 m |
17.20 m |
Bola |
X |
X |
17.70 m |
Observation
This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was very good.
In part (a)(i) and (ii) candidates correctly mentioned types of carry in javelin throw and skills in javelin throw.
In part (b) (i) and (ii) candidates correctly stated the procedure for resolving a tie in the triple jump event and sequence phases involved in the execution of a long jump event.
In part (c) candidates correctly named materials used by the officials during an athletics meet.
In part (d) candidates also explained the following terms, quartet and missile as used in athletics.
The expected answers are as follows:
2 (a) (i) TYPES OF CARRY IN JAVELIN THROW IN JAVELIN THROW IN ATHLETICS
- Overhead carry
- Shoulder carry/over shoulder
- Underarm carry
(ii) SKILLS IN JAVELIN THROW IN ATHLETICS
- grip/hold
- carry
- run-up/approach-run
- cross-over step
- release
- recovery
(b) (i) PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING A TIE IN THE TRIPLE JUMP EVENT
- the athlete with second best jump is awarded a higher place
- if tie is not resolved at the second best jump the athlete with the third best jump is
awarded a higher place
- if tie remains and it concerns the first position, the athletes with tie jump again unit tie is resolved/if tie remains and it does not concern the first position tie is allowed to remain.
(ii) SEQUENCE OF PHASES IN LONG JUMP EVENT
- approach run/run up
- take off
- flight
- Landing
(c) MATERIALS USED BY THE OFFICIALS DURING ATHLETICS MEET
- stopwatch
- gun/clapper
- white flag
- red flag
- measuring tape
- pegs
- whistle
- recording sheets
- writing materials/named
(d) EXPLANATION OF TERMS AS USED IN ATHLETICS
(i) QUARTET
It is race in which four runners/constitute a team
(ii) MISSILE
Is an equipment/used in throwing events in athletics/explained