Observation

This question was popular among the candidates.
In part (a), majority of the candidates could identify the activity in the illustrated diagram.

In part (b), majority of the candidates were able to explain one point under finish.

In part (c), majority of the candidates stated three faults associated with the activity in the diagram.

The expected answers include:

(a)Activity identified as

- head spring

(b)(i) Approach

- from a standing position

- take a short run

(ii) Execution

- place hands on the mat

- shoulder with apart

- fingers pointing forward

- take-off from one leg

- transfer weight to the hand

- swing both legs over the head

- straighten arms to push up from the ground

- legs are open pointing skyward

- rotate the body/ turn the body in the air

- toes pointing upward

(iii) Finish

- bring legs down swiftly

- land on the balls of the feet

- give-in at the knees

- maintain balance

- finish in a standing position with hands raised

(c) Fault associated with the activity in the illustrated diagram

- hands not properly spaced

- fingers not pointing forward

- arms not flexed to bear the body weight

- arms not straight

- taking off with both legs

- toes not pointing upward

- not maintaining balance

- body falling off during execution