Question 2
(a)(i) Mention six athletic events in which the crouch start is used. [6 marks]
(ii) List two equipment used by athletes during a 4 X 100m relay race [2 marks]
in athletics.
(b) Explain the following terms used in athletics:
(i) photo finish; [3 marks]
(ii) torso; [3 marks]
(iii) runway. [3 marks]
(c) State four differences between 100 metres and 3, 000 metres trace in athletics.[3 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by majority of the candidates and their performance was fair. In part (a) (i) most of the candidates correctly mentioned athletic events in which the crouch start is used. In part (a) (ii) they did well in it. In part (b) majority of the candidates could not explain photo finish, torso and runaway. In part (c) most of the candidates could not correctly state differences between 100 metres and 3, 000 metres trace in athletics.
However, the expected answers are as follows:
2(a)(i) ATHLETICS EVENTS THE CROUCH START IS USED
- 100m race
- 100m hurdle race
- 110m hurdle race
- 200m race
- 400m race
- 400m hurdle race
- 4 x100m relay race
- 4 x 400m relay race
(ii) EQUIPMENT USED BY ATHLEYTE DURING THE 4 X 400METRES RELAY RACE IN ATHLETICS
- Stating block
- Spiked
- Baton
(b) EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN ATHLETICS
(i) PHOT FINISH
A situation which may occur at the finish of spirit races in which it is difficult to place the athletes/explained.
( ii) TORSO
It is that part of the body excluding the head, neck, arms and legs that crosses the finish line for placement of athletes.
(iii) RUNWAY
It is an area within which athlete run to gather momentum to execute a throw/jump in athletics
(c) DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 100METRES RACE AND 3000 METRES RACE IN ATHLETICS
100METRES |
3000METRES |
It is a sprint race/explained |
It is a long distance race/explained |
It involves crouch/sprint start |
It involves standing straight |
Maximum of eight competitors |
Many competitors are involved at the same time |
Lanes are maintained trough out the race |
Lanes are not maintained trough out the race |
Usually run in a straight lane/track |
Usually run in a curved circular track/lane/oval |
It involves the use of anaerobic energy |
It involves the use of aerobic energy |
It does not require a lap scorer |
It requires a lap scorer |
It involves the use of stating block |
It does not require the use of stating block |