Physical Education Paper 3 WASSCE (PC 2ND), 2018

Question 9

 

(a)(i) Explain the term box work in gymnastics.  [2 marks]
(ii) List four activities that can be performed on the box in gymnastics.    [4 marks]
(b)  Name four non-locomotor activities in gymnastics.    [4 marks] 

Observation

 

 

This question was attempted by few candidates and their performance was poor. In part (a) majority of the candidates could not explain box work in gymnastics. In part (a)(ii) they did not do well in it. In part (b) few candidates could correctly name non-locomotor activities in gymnastics.
However, the expected answers are as follows:
(a) (i)   Explanation of term box work in gymnastics
                        These are the activities performed on apparatus/equipment/explained.
                                   

            (ii)       Activities that can be performed on the box in gymnastics

  • through vault
  • thief vault
  • astride vault
  • side vault
  • somersault
  • front somersault
  • back somersault
  • arab spring
  • long arm over swing
  • short arm over swing                                           

     
(b)       Non-locomotor activities in gymnastics

  • lifting
  • sitting
  • bending
  • lying
  • twisting
  • pushing
  • swinging
  • pulling
  • swaying/rocking
  • turning
stretching