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question 8
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(a) List five individual floor activities in gymnastics. [5 marks]
(b) State five ways through which a performer can
Prevent injuries in gymnastics. [5 marks] |
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This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was good. In part(a) candidates correctly listed individual floor activities in gymnastics.
In part (b) candidates also correctly stated ways through which a performer can prevent injuries in gymnastics.
The expected answers are as follows:
8(a) Individual Floor Activities in Gymnastics
- front somersault
- back somersault
- cartwheel
- headstand
- handstand
- handspring
- catspring
- headspring
- Fly spring
- forward roll
- backward roll
- flip flap
- arab spring
- back spring
(b) Ways through which a performer can prevent injuries in Gymnastics
- perform within ability
- avoid wearing ornamentals, wrist watches, rings, belt/named
- proceed from simple to complex/from known to unknown
- obey instructions and regulations for performance
- warm up before the main activity
- stop activity when tired
- avoid distraction during performance
- check apparatus before use
- hall/gymnasiun should be free of hazardous materials
- wear well fitted clothes/appropriate sportswear
- never change mind in the middle of performance
- make use of spotter
- skill acquisition of the performer
- a gymnast should avoid performing immediately after meals
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