The question was popular with the· candidates. In questions 2(a)(i&ii), majority of the candidates were able to list materials needed by track judges during a 4 x 400m relay race and state the similarities between l00m race and 400m race. Also in question 2(b )(i) & (ii), most candidates were able to state factors that can reduce the speed of a sprinter during a 400m hurdle race and state instances when the red flag can be raised at the start of a sprint race.
However, in question 2(a)(iii) and 2(b)(iii),some candidates were unable to describe the on-your-mark position of an athlete in a l00m hurdle race and mention facilities needed in horizontal jumping events in athletics. .
The expected answers include:
Description of on-your-mark position of an athlete in a l00m hurdle race.
- athlete assumes the squat/crouch position;
- place on foot close to the scratch line;
- place one knee of the other foot on the ground;
- fingers placed on the ground behind the stating line;
- fingers pointing sideways;
- fingers form a bridge/explained;
- arms shoulder width apart;
- body, behind the scratch/starting line explained;
- athlete stays motionless.
Facilities need in horizontal jump events in athletics:
- Runway
- Landing pit/area
- Take-off area/board .
