This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fair.  In part (a)(i) candidates correctly name the equipment illustrated in (a)(ii) candidates also name the parts labelled I, II, III and IV.  In part (b) (i) candidates correctly mention equipment needed during javelin throw in athletics and in (b)(ii) candidates could not correctly state safety precautions during javelin throw in athletics. In part (c) candidates could not correctly explain terms as used in athletics: photo finished, torso and run-way.  In part (d) candidates correctly name the landing area for all throwing events in athletics.

However, the expected answers were as follows:

3 (a) (i)  Naming the equipment

• Javelin missile/Javelin

        (ii)  Naming the parts labelled
               I        -           head tip/tip
               II      -           cord
               III     -           shaft
               IV     -           tail

b(i)   Equipment needed during javelin event in athletics

• measuring tape
• javelin missile
• red flag
• white flag
• writing materials

      (ii)  Safety precautions during javelin throw in athletics

• officials should be placed at strategic positions to warn wandering athletes/people on the arena
• the javelin must not be slung or hurled
• the steward returning the thrown javelin must not throw it back, but carry it down.
• the landing sector must be cleared of wandering/moving athletes during the event.

 

     (c)   Explanation of terms used in athletics

• photo finish: a situation which may occur at the finish of sprint races in which it is difficult to place the athletes/explained.

 

• torso:  It is the upper part of the body excluding the head, neck and arms that crosses the finish line for placement of an athlete.

• run-way:        It is a designated area within which athlete run to gather momentum to execute a throw/jump in athletics.

 

    (d)  Name of landing area for all throwing events in athletics

• Landing sector