The candidates’ weaknesses include their inability to:

• express themselves in simple English.
• read extensively and cover the syllabus.
• write correct spellings of the subject (Physical Education).
• understand and explain subject terminologies appropriately.
• write legibly/poor handwriting.
• mention events in athletics for which the equipment could be used.
• state methods of take-over for which the equipment could be used for during an athletic meet.
• state techniques in hurdle race.
• state duties of the field judge and clerk of the course.
• state rules guiding pole vault event in athletics.
• state the procedure for resolving a ties in pole vault event in athletics.
• name officials needed during javelin event.
• state the steps involved in performing backward roll in gymnastics.
• state characteristics of somersault in gymnastics.

The following remedies were suggested to overcome these weaknesses:      

• students should read textbooks and also communicate in English Language especially in the school.
• students should read extensively and cover syllabus.
• spellings should be thoroughly monitored by the subject teacher.
• teacher should explain terminologies of the subject in a clear manner to students.
• handwriting should be taught and monitored during class lesson.