Question 3
In an 800 m race, demonstrate on your mark, go, running form and finish to return in a good time. [25 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by majority of the candidates and their performance was above average.
The expected answers are as follows:
Activity 3: 800 m race
Process: Candidate use the standing start at commands and are expected to run as fast as possible through the phases of on your marks, go, 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
SKILL |
RATING |
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5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Score |
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On your mark |
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Go |
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Running form |
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Finish |
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Total Score |
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All performances should be judged according to the following rubrics.
On your mark
- in a standing position
(ii) toes of the front foot behind the scratch line
(iii) body leans forward slightly
(iv) the leading arm is almost bent while the rear arm is slightly bent
(v) the heel of the rear leg is slightly raised
Go
(i) pushes off with force
(ii) rear leg drives the body forward / first stride with the rear leg
(iii) swings arm opposite the rear leg forward forcefully
(iv) head looks straight
(v) initial strides are short strides
Running form
(i) knee is raised high
(ii) full extension of the legs
(iii) comfortable strides are maintained
(iv) body tilts inward at the bend
(v) head is kept straight looking forward
(vi) arms are swing alternatively
Finish
(i) speed is maintained up to finish
(ii) chest / torso out / dip at finish
(iii) head kept forward
(iv) maintains balance
(v) whole body crosses the finish line
Product Evaluation
The time returned in minutes is read off the conversion table. Conversion table for 1,500 m in minutes.
Conversion table for 800 m race in minutes
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Time in minutes |
Score |
Time in minutes |
Score |
2.30 and faster |
5 |
3.00 and faster |
5 |
Scoring Sheet for Product Evaluation
Distance Covered |
Score |
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5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Final Score for 1,500 m 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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