Observation

 

 

This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fairly good.
However, the expected answers are as follows:
 
Activity 1:      Execution of a 800 metres race

Procedure:      Candidate is expected to undergo normal commands of starting 800 metres race using the standing start. Candidate runs as fast as possible through the phases of the start, take-off, running form at the curve and finish to return a good time.

Use the scale of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 to rate the candidate’s performance on run-up, take-off, flight and landing.

Process Evaluation Rating Scale

ITEM	RATING
	5	4	3	2	1	TOTAL
start
Take-off
Running form at the curve
Finish
Total

All performances will be judged according to the following rubrics.
Start
(i)        assume a standing position
(ii)       toes of the leading leg distance behind the scratch line
(iii)      heel of the rear leg is slightly raised
(iv)      body leans forward slightly
(v)       the leading arm is fully bent, while the rear arm is slightly bent

Take-off
(i)        push off with force
(ii)       rear leg drives the body forward/first stride with rear leg
(iii)      swing arms opposite the rear leg
(iv)      head not fully raised
(v)       start with short stride

Running form at the curve

(i)        knees raised high
(ii)       full extension of the legs
(iii)      maintain uniform stride
(iv)      body tilts inward at the bend
(v)       keep head straight and look forward

Finish
           
(i)        increase speed at the finish          
(ii)       lean body forward/chest/torso out
(iii)      keep head forward
(iv)      maintain balance
(v)       cross the finish line 

Product Evaluation

The time returned in minutes and seconds are recorded and read off the conversion table to obtain the score.

Conversion table for 800 metres race in minutes and seconds

MALE		FEMALE
Time(seconds)	Score	Time(seconds)	Score
2.24 and faster 2.25 – 2.34 2.35 – 2.44 2.45 - 2.54 2.55 and slower	5 4 3 2 1	2.44 and faster 2.45 – 2.54 2.55 – 3.04 3.05 - 3.14 3.15 and slower	5 4 3 2 1

Scoring Sheet for Product Evaluation

Time returned	Score
	5	4	3	2	1

Final Score for 800 metres race

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