Observation

This question was attempted by majority of the candidates and their performance was fair.
In part (a) (i) many candidates could state phases of a vaulting activity in gymnastics. In part
(a)(ii) they did well in it. In part (b) many candidates correctly stated duties of a spotter
during gymnastics activities.  
However, the expected answers are as follows:
a(i)      Phases of a vaulting activity in gymnastics

• approach run/run-up
• flight
• take-off
• landing
• balance                                                                 

     
(ii)       Activities that could be performed on a vaulting box

• astride vault
• back spring
• through vault
• thief vault
• horizontal astride vault
• over swing vault
• side vault 
• straddle vault
• squat vault
• neck spring
• long arm over-swing
• face vault
• dive forward roll
• short arm over swing
• real vault  
• spring on box
• heave vault                       

     
(b)       Duties of a spotter during gymnastic activities
he/she;

• give confidence to the performer
• prevent the performer from sustaining injury