This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was good . In part (a)(i) candidates correctly define hurdle race in athletics, in (a)(ii) candidates could not correctly mention phases in hurdle race in athletics and in (a)(iii) candidates correctly mention events in hurdle race in athletics. In part (b) candidates correctly mention methods used in discus throw event. In part (c)(i) candidates correctly mention middle distance race in athletics and in(c)(ii) candidates were able to state differences between sprint races and middle distance races.
The correct answers were as follows:
2(a) (i) Hurdle race
Hurdle race is a sprint race run over obstacles
(ii) Phases in a hurdle race
- start
- approach run
- clearance
- landing
- running between hurdles
- finish
(iii) Hurdle events in athletics
- 100m hurdles
- 110m hurdles
- 400m hurdles
(b) Methods of throw in discus throw event
- standing throw
- rotational throw
(c) (i) Middle distance race in athletics
- 800m
- 1,500m
(c) (ii) Differences between sprint races and middle distance race
Sprint races Middle distance
- method of start in sprint races is - method of start middle
Crouch start distance races is standing
- staggered start is used - curved/straight line is used
- starting block is used - starting block is not used
- lanes are allocated to athletes - there is no allocation of lanes to
athletes
- it does not involve lap counting/ - it involve lap counting /scoring
scoring
- athletes maintain their lane throughout - athletes may cross lane during the
the event/race event/race
