Question 2
Skillfully execute the 400 metres race through the phases of the ‘on your marks’ ‘set’ running form and finish as fast as possible. [25 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fairly good.
However, the expected answers are as follows:
Activity 1: Execution of a 400 metres race
Procedure: Candidate is to undergo normal command of starting a sprint race using the crouch start. The candidate runs as fast as possible through the phases of ‘On your mark’, ‘set’, running form and finish.
Use the scale of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 to rate the candidate’s performance on run-up, take-off, flight and landing.
Process Evaluation Rating Scale
ITEM |
RATING |
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5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
TOTAL |
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On your mark |
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Set |
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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.
On your mark
(i) assume a crouch position
(ii) feet and hands are behind the scratch line
(iii) hands placed on the ground with shoulder width apart
(iv) head dropped
(v) knee of the rear leg in contact with the ground
Set
(i) push up, rock body forward
(ii) raise the buttocks/hips up
(iii) rear leg stretched/extended with a slight bend
(iv) head slightly raised
(v) remain still/motionless
Running form
(i) high knee/knee raised
(ii) full extension of the legs
(iii) maintain uniform striding
(iv) body tilts inward at the bend
(v) proper swinging of the arms
Finish
(i) maintain speed up to finish
(ii) chest /torso/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 recorded and read off the conversion table to obtain the score.
Conversion Table for Discus Throw in metres
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Time |
Score |
Time |
Score |
1.10 and faster |
5 |
1.30 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 400 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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