Observation

This question was attempted by majority of the candidates and their performance was fair. They were not too familiar with the skills involved in discus throw.
However, the expected answers are as follows:
 
Activity 1:       Discus throw and distance covered.

Procedure:      Each candidate is allowed to perform three trials of discus throw.

Use the scale of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 to rate the candidate’s performance on grip,
stance, release and recovery.

Process Evaluation Rating Scale

All performances will be judged according to the following rubrics.
Grip
(i)        hand is placed flat on the discus
(ii)       tips of the fingers overlap the discus edge
(iii)      hand holds the discus firmly
(iv)      the wrist should be locked
(v)       thumb gives support to other fingers for firm grip

Stance
(i)        assume astride standing position
(ii)       siding the direction of throw/landing sector/area
(iii)      legs planted firmly on the ground
(iv)      hand holding the implement extended backward
(v)       other hand is relaxed

Release

(i)        the discus is swung to meet the other hand
(ii)       at the shoulder level to gather momentum
(iii)      focus on target closer to the metal rim
(iv)      discus is released forcefully
(v)       the index finger gives the final spin at release

Recovery
           
(i)        both legs must be behind the metal rim          
(ii)       athlete/thrower gently withdraws
(iii)      athlete/thrower maintains balance
(iv)      athlete/thrower remains within the throwing sector until the implement lands
(v)       athlete/thrower leaves from the rear of the throwing circle 

Product Evaluation

The distance covered is recorded in metres and read off the conversion table.  The best of the trials will be recorded as the score.

Conversion Table for Discus Throw in metres

Scoring Sheet for Product Evaluation

Final Score for Discus Throw