Question 2
Skillfully execute the 100 metres race trough the phases of the start, take-off, running form and finish as fast as possible. [25 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by many candidates and they performed very well. Candidates skillfully executed the 100 metres through the phases of the start, take-off, running form and finish as fast as possible.
The expected answers are as follows:
Activity 2: Execution of the 100m race.
Procedure: Candidates are to undergo the normal command of starting a sprint race using the crouch start. The candidates run as fast as possible through the phases of the start, take-off, running form and finish. Use the scale of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 as shown below to rate the candidate’s performance.
Process Evaluation Rating Scale
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RATING |
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5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
TOTAL |
Start |
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Take-off |
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Running Form |
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Finish |
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All performance will be judged according to the following rubrics:
Start:
- assume crouch position
- body some distance behind the scratch line
- hands placed on ground shoulder width apart
- head dropped
- rock body forward and upward/transfer body weight to the hands
- raise the head slightly/look a few minutes ahead.
Take – off:
- push off with force
- full extension of rear/push off leg
- forceful swing of the arm opposite to the rear leg/push – off leg
- gradual raise into an erect position
- head not fully raised
Running form:
- high knee raised
- full extension of the legs
- land on the balls of the feet
- swing arms forward and backward alternately
- keep head straight and look forward
Finish:
- end with speed
- keep head forward
- lean the body forward/chest/torso out
- maintain balance
- cross the finish line
Product Evaluation
The time returned in seconds is recorded and read off the conversion table to obtain the score
Conversion Table for 100 metres race in seconds
MALE |
SCORE |
FEMALE |
SCORE |
11. 7 and faster 12. 9 - 11. 8 14. 1 - 13. 0 15. 3 - 14. 2 15. 4 and slower |
5 4 3 2 1 |
13. 7 and faster 14. 9 - 13. 8 16. 1 - 15. 0 17. 3 - 16. 2 17. 4 slower |
5 4 3 2 1 |
Scoring Sheet for Product Evaluation
Time Returned |
Score |
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5 |
4 |
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2 |
1 |
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Final Score for 100m race
Summary |
Maximum Score Obtainable |
Score Obtained |
Process Evaluation |
20 |
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Product Evaluation |
5 |
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Total |
25 |
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