Many candidates were able to state four rules of discus event but few candidates could list the parts of javelin and state phases in shot put event or give the weight of equipment for female event such as shot, discus and javelin.
Candidates were able to state decision taken by officials if a thrown javelin breaks while, in flight
The expected responses were as follows:
(a) (i) Materials needed in pole vault event
- vaulting pole
- cross bar
- upright stands
- measuring tape
- score sheet
- writing materials/named
- landing foam
(ii) Phases in shot put event - Holding the shot/properly - Stance
- Glide/wind up/rotation
- Release/delivery
- Recovery/finish

(b) Weight of each of the following equipment for female events

- discuss = 1kg

- shot = 4kg

- javelin = 600gramme
(c) (i) Official decision when a thrown javelin missile breaks while in flight

- Thrower is given another trial/throw is repeated.
(ii) Parts of the javelin missile

- Shaft
- Metal
- Cord grip/grip
- Tail