Question 3
In the 1,500 metres race, demonstrate the On your mark, take-off, running form and finish to return a good time. [25 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was good. Candidates skillfully demonstrated the 1,500 metres race through the phases of the start, take-off, running form and finish as fast as possible.
However, the expected answers are as follows:
Activity 3: 1,500 metres race
Process: Candidate is to undergo normal commands of starting 1,500 metres race, using the standing start, candidate runs as fast as possible through the phases of the on our marks/set, take-off, running form, and finish. Use the scale of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 as shown below rate the candidates’ performance
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On your marks/set |
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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:
On your marks
(I) assume a standing position
(II) toes of the front foot behind the scratch line
(III) body leans forward slightly
(IV) the leading arm is fully bent while the rear arm is slightly bent
(V) the heel of the rear leg is slightly raised
Take-off
(I) push off with force
(II) rear leg drives the body forward/first stride with the rear leg
(III) swing arm opposite the rear leg forward forcefully
(IV) head looks straight
(V) start with short stride
Running form
(I) high knee raise
(II) full extension of the legs
(III) maintain comfortable stride
(IV) body tilts inward at the bends
(V) keep head straight and look forward
(VI) proper swing of the arms
Finish
(I) maintain speed up to finish
(II) chest/torso out/dip at finish
(III) keep head forward
(IV) maintain balance
(V) whole body crosses the finish line
Product Evaluation
The time returned in minutes and seconds are read off the conversion table
conversion table for 1,500 metres in minutes and seconds.
Conversion table for 60 metres race in seconds
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Time minutes |
Score |
Time minutes |
Score |
3. 29 and faster |
5 |
3. 59 and faster |
5 |
Scoring Sheet for Product Evaluation
Time Returned |
Score |
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5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Final Score for 1,500 metres 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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