The question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fair. In part (a)(i) candidates listed materials needed to officiate a 4 x 100m relay race in athletics correctly.  However, in part (a)(ii), candidates could not explain Staggered Start and heat as terms used in athletics. 
In part (b) candidates mentioned skills in javelin throw.  In part (c) candidates mentioned types of relay race.

The expected answers were as follows:

(a)(i)    Materials needed to officiate a 4 x 100m relay race in athletics.

• starting gun/clapper/named
• whistle
• white flag
• red flag
• stop watch
• finishing pole
• yellow flag
• yellow card
• red card
• green card
• photo finishing device

• Advantages of using starting block in athletics
• prevents slipping off at the start of a race
• enhances proper take-off at the start of a race/explained
• helps to generate force at the start of a race
• helps in detecting a false start
• assists in overcoming body inertia

• Explanation on the following terms in athletics
• staggered start

-     start of a race at spaced intervals/explained

• Heat

-    preliminary round of a competition before  finals, used for elimination

(b)        Skills in javelin throw
            -           the grip
            -           the carriage
-           the run-up
-           cross step
-           the release
-           the recovery

• Types of relay Race
• medley relay
• 4 x 100 relay
• 4 x 200 relay
• 4 x 400 relay