Question 1
Demonstrate skillfully a javelin throw covering a good distance paying attention to grip, carriage, run-up and execution. [25 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by majority of the candidates and their performance was good.
The expected answers are as follows:
Activity 1: Javelin throw
Process Evaluation Rating Scale
Skill |
RATING |
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5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Score |
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Grip |
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Carriage |
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Run up |
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Execution |
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Total Score |
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All performances should be judged according to the following rubrics.
Grip
(i) grasp/grip at the rear of the binding cord on the shaft
(ii) thumb-rests slightly on the shaft
(iii) adopt any convenient type of grip
(iv) arm gripping the implement is relaxed
(v) firm grip
Carriage
(i) assume comfortable style of carriage
(ii) firmly held
(iii) the tip points to the direction of throw
(iv) arm carrying the implement is extended/flexed
(v) body faces the direction of throw
Run up
(i) run fast
(ii) towards the direction of throw
(iii) head of the implement points upward slightly
(iv) high knee raised within the runway
(v) cross leg movement
Execution
(i) force is applied
(ii) arm holding the implement is fully extended backward
(iii) arm holding the implement is brought forward from the back
(iv) release from above the head
(v) follow through / recovery
Product Evaluation
The distance covered is recorded in metres and read off the conversion table..
Conversion table for Javelin Throw.
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Distance in m |
Score |
Distance in m |
Score |
30.0 and above |
5 |
25.0 and above |
5 |