Observation

This question was attempted by all the candidates and their performance was good, due to

candidates familiarity with high jump, majority of the candidates demonstrated skillfully a

good height with attention to approach, take-off, clearance and landing.

 

However, the expected answers are as follows:

 

Activity 1:       Clearance of a good height in the high jump event

Procedure:       Candidates are allowed three trials each.  The best of the three  trials will be recorded as the score. Use the scale of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 as shown below to rate the following phases: approach, take-off, clearance and landing.

Process Evaluation Rating Scale

ITEMS	RATING
	5	4	3	2	1	TOTAL
Approach
Take-off
Clearance
Landing
Total

 

All performance will be judged according to the following rubrics:

 

Approach:

1. from a comfortable distance
2. towards the direction of the crossbar
3. run/walk
4. start from comfortable angle

 

      Take – off:

1. as close as possible to take crossbar
2. on one foot
3. body is lifted from the ground
4. full extension of the take-off leg
5. forceful contact/stamping of foot on the ground

 

    Clearance: 

1. body in the air
2. body rolls over
3. vigorous arm swing
4. knees are bent
5. involves lifting, crossing and descending

      Landing:

1. head lifted/leading
2. hip dropped
3. legs straightened
4. lands on the back/leg
5. hands and shoulder relaxed

Product Evaluation

The height jumped is recorded in metres and read off the conversion table

 

Conversion Table for high jump in metres

MALE	FEMALE
Height	Score	Height	Score
71  and  above 61   -     1. 70 51   -     1. 60 41   -     1. 50 40 and below	5 4 3 2 1	1.49 and above 1. 37   -   1.  48 1. 25   -   1.  36 1. 13    -  1.  24 1. 12 and below	5 4 3 2 1

    

Scoring Sheet for Product Evaluation

Height Cleared	Score
	5	4	3	2	1

 

 

 

Final Score for High Jump

Summary	Maximum Score Obtainable	Score Obtained
Process Evaluation	20
Product Evaluation	5
Total	25