Candidates could not state methods of take-over for which the equipment could be used for during an athletic meet. In part (b) candidates correctly named events for which the starting block is used in athletics. In part (c) candidates correctly listed implements used in field events in athletics. In part (d) candidates could not state techniques in hurdle race in part (e) many candidates correctly stated instances in which javelin throw is valid.
However, the expected answers are as follows:
2(a)(i) Equipment used in Pole Vault Event
- vaulting pole
- pole vault box/trough
- crossbar
- supporting pegs
- measuring tape
- uprights
- flags/named
- landing foam
(ii) Phases in Pole Vault Event in Athletics
The
- grip
- carriage
- run-up/approach run
- plant/planting
- take-off
- clearance
- landing
(b) Instances During Which a Pole Vaulter is Disqualified
If he/she
- moves under the bar three times at a specific/particular height
- fails to make a trial within specified time at a particular height
- dislodges the bar three times at a specific/particular height
- misconduct/explained
- touches the landing area beyond the vertical planes three times without first
clearing at a specific height
(c) Lines in an Athletic Track
- assembly line
- start line/scratch line/named
- finish line/named
(d)(i) Duties of Field Judge
- calls competitors for their trials/attempt
- signs the result sheet
- judges whether a trial/attempt is valid or not
- measures each valid trial/attempt
- records distance/height achieved by each competitor.
(ii)Duties of Clerk of the Course
- is the chief organizer of the meet
- supplies all the necessary materials/equipment
- is the host of all the officials
- gives necessary information to the referee
(e)(i) Team Events
- 4 x 100m relay race
- 4 x 200m relay race
- 4 x 400m relay race
- medley relay race
- shuttle relay race
- cross country race
(ii) Events in which Staggered Start is used
- 200m race
- 400m race
- 4 x 100m relay race
- 4 x 200m relay race
- 4 x 400m relay race |
