Question 3
In a 3,000 m race, demonstrate the start, 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..
However, the expected answers are as follows:
Activity 3: 3000 metres race
Process: Candidate is to undergo normal commands of starting 3000 metres race using the standing start. Candidate runs 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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Total |
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All performances will be judged according to the following rubrics.
Start
(i) assume a standing position
(ii) toes of the front foot behind the scratch line
(iii) the heel of the rear foot is slightly raised
(iv) body leans forward slightly
(v) the leading arm is fully bent while the rear arm is slightly bent
Take-off
(i) push off with force
(ii) rear leg drives the body forward/first stride with the rear leg
(iii) arm is swung opposite the rear leg forward forcefully
(iv) head slightly raised
(v) start with short stride
Running form
(i) high knee/knee raised
(ii) full extension of the legs
(iii) maintain comfortable stride
(iv) body tilts inward at the bend/curve
(v) look straight/look forward
(vi) arms swung forward and backward alternately
Finish
(i) increase speed at finish
(ii) lean the body forward/chest/torso
(ii) keep head straight
(iv) maintain balance
(v) cross the finish line
Product Evaluation
The time returned in minutes and seconds are recorded and read off the conversion table
to obtain the score.
Conversion table for 3000 metres race in minutes and seconds
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Time (minute/seconds) |
Score |
Time (minute/seconds) |
Score |
10.00 and faster |
5 |
12.00 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 3000 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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