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Physical Education 1 , Nov/Dec 2008  
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Question 3

(b)(i)   List three skills in hurdling.                                                             [3 marks]

           (ii)   Describe the set position in a 400 m race.                                       [5 marks]           
(b)        (i)   Mention four phases in shot-put event                                          [4 marks]
(ii)  List the three styles in long jump event                                        [3 marks]
                                                
(c)        (i)   Describe how a tie is resolved in a high jump event.                     [3 marks]

(ii)        Mention two facilities needed in horizontal jumping events.          [2 marks]

 

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Observation

Few candidates attempted this question and the candidates’ performance was fair.
In part (a)(ii)  candidates could not describe the set position in a 400 m race. 
In (c)(ii) candidates could not mention facilities needed in horizontal jumping events.   

The expected answers were as follows:

(a)(ii) Description of the set position in a 400m races

  1. The athlete raises the hips than the shoulder level
  2. He moves the shoulders forward/rocks forward over the starting line
  3. Body weight is shifted unto the arms/fingers
  4. Both legs are bent at the knee
  5. Head in a natural alignment with the trunk
  6. Athlete remains motionless and ready to move.

                                                                                            
(c)(ii)   Facilities needed in horizontal jumping events in athletics:

    • Runway
    • Landing pit/area
    • Take-off board


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