Physical Education Paper 3 WASSCE (SC), 2019

Question 9

 

Skillfully demonstrate body position, hands position, head position, execution and recovery in the performance of headspring. Three trials are allowed to execute this activity.
 [10 marks]

 

Observation

 

 

This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fair. However, the expected answers are as follows:  
Activity 1:      Headspring
1. The activity will be on the basis of Process Evaluation only.
2. Three trials are allowed and the best trial is recorded as score.
3. All performances will be assessed according to the following rubrics.

     Body position
     (i) in a standing erect position
     (iii) body face direction of the mat
     Hands position
     (i) hands are placed on the mat
     (ii) legs wide apart
     (iii) shoulder width apart
     Head position
     (i) forehead placed on the floor/mat
     (ii) hands form triangular shape
     Execution
     (i) legs are swung up
     (ii) push forcefully with the hands
     Recovery
     (i) finish in a standing position
     (ii) give-in at the knees
     (iii) maintain balance