Question 8
Perform  headstand using appropriate techniques at the stance, take-off, execution, body  position and recovery            
        . [10 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by few candidates and they did poorly in it.
The expected answers are as follows:
Activity 8:   Cartwheel floor activity 
    Activity 8:Head Stand
1.         The activity will be on the basis of Process  Evaluation only.
    2.         Three trials are allowed and the best trial is recorded as the score.
Process Evaluation Score Sheet for Head Stand
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 Take-off  | 
      
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Body position  | 
      
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 Recovery  | 
      
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All performances should be judged according to the following rubrics.
Stance
- in a standing position
 - arms flexed / bent
 - legs shoulder-width apart
 - double take-off
 
Execution
- palms planted firmly on the ground
 - two legs are up
 - legs close together
 
Body position
- two legs are up and toes pointing upward
 - the back slightly arched
 - balance is maintained
 
Recovery
- legs lowered one after the other
 - back to a standing position
 - maintain balance