YEAR 9 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (OPTION) TIME: 1h 30min

[Pages:16]DEPARTMENT FOR CURRICULUM, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes Educational Assessment Unit

Annual Examinations for Secondary Schools 2018

YEAR 9

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (OPTION)

TIME: 1h 30min

Name: _____________________________________

Class: _______________

Section A Section B Section C Section D

16

16

36

12

TOTAL MARKS THEORY PAPER

(80)

40% THEORY PAPER

ATHLETICS (15%)

45% PRACTICAL (CHOOSE 3)

GAMES (15%)

GYM/DANCE (15%)

SWIMMING (15%)

15% PORTFOLIO

100% FINAL MARK

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Section A ? Movement and Physical Activities (16 marks). Answer question 1 (Skill Acquisition) and choose THREE questions from 2 to 9 in Section A. Answer ALL parts of the chosen questions.

1.

Skill Acquisition

a

Underline the correct statement that best describes a coach.

1

i A coach makes a career for himself at the expense of athletes.

ii A coach builds a session from his experience.

iii A coach is responsible for training athletes in a sport by analysing their performances, instructing in relevant skills and by providing encouragement.

iv A coach is not responsible for the guidance of an athlete's life and chosen sport.

b i Officials occupy an important role in sport. What is the main duty of a match official?

_________________________________________________________ 1

ii Match officials can be split into two categories, minor officials and major officials (referees). Mention TWO roles that a minor official may occupy.

_________________________________________________________ 1 _________________________________________________________ 1

2.

Athletics

a

What are the starting commands used for the start of a 100m race?

__________________ __________________ __________________ 1

b i Athletes taking part in an 800m race start in assigned lanes. When are they allowed to merge and run in the inner lanes?

_________________________________________________________ 1

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ii Briefly explain why athletes would want to run in the inner lanes.

_________________________________________________________ 1

c

The picture below shows the phases of the long jump. Name the TWO

phases indicated.

i ______________________

ii ______________________ 1

3. a

Badminton

How many points does a player need to win a set?

________________________________________________________

1

b

Why would a player use a high serve?

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ 1

c

Shade the area of the Singles court.

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d

Explain why during a singles game it is advised that you keep a central

base position.

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ 1

4.

Basketball

a

Name TWO types of defence.

i ______________________

ii ______________________ 1

b

What infringement is called by the match official when a player dribbles

the ball, stops the dribble and starts dribbling again?

__________________________________________________________ 1

c

Give TWO reasons why rebounding is an important skill in basketball.

i _________________________________________________________ 1

ii _________________________________________________________ 1

5.

Dance

a

Specify TWO of the main considerations when choreographing a dance

routine.

i _________________________________________________________ 1

ii _________________________________________________________ 1

b i

With reference to the picture, mention TWO important components of physical fitness for a dancer to hold a balance.

_______________________________

_______________________________

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ii The body position in the picture (of No. 5b) is outstanding. Give ONE important teaching point which will help the dancer to hold the position.

_________________________________________________________ 1

6.

Football

a

Team A is winning 1-0. In the last 10 minutes Team B coach needs to

make a tactical change with one substitution left. At the moment s/he is

playing a 4-4-2 tactic. What tactic will the coach opt for?

__________________________________________________________ 1

b

What is the maximum number of substitutions per team allowed in an

international competitive match?

__________________________________________________________ 1

c

A player in an offside position does not show interest to play the ball.

S/he is in the line of vision of the opposing goalkeeper and a goal is

scored. Explain the referee's decision.

__________________________________________________________ 1

d

What type of pass can be used in a 2v2 situation to create a scoring

opportunity?

__________________________________________________________ 1

7.

Gymnastics

a

Throughout a routine, a gymnast needs to make good use of the floor

space. Suggest TWO other ways of how the routine can be more

interesting.

i _________________________________________________________ 1

ii _________________________________________________________ 1

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b

Besides the mat, which are the other TWO pieces of equipment in the

diagram below?

i ________________________

?

ii ________________________

?

c 8.

a b c d

Clare wants to learn the headstand. Write ONE teaching point to help her learn the skill.

_________________________________________________________ 1

Netball

Where does each team player start before the centre pass?

_________________________________________________________ 1

How can a player gain possession of the ball during the game?

__________________________________________________________ 1

What is the main responsibility of the Wing Attack? __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 1

Shade all the areas where the Goal Shooter is allowed to travel.

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Attacking direction

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9. a b c

d

Swimming

Breastroke and Backstroke are two swimming strokes. Name another TWO strokes.

i ______________________

ii ______________________ 1

For how many metres is a swimmer allowed to stay submerged after a start or a turn?

__________________________________________________________ 1

Describe the movement of the arm during the recovery phase in Backstroke.

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________ 1

Explain the position of the hands when a Breastroke swimmer officially finishes a race.

__________________________________________________________ 1

Section B ? Health Related Fitness (16 marks). Answer ALL questions in this Section. Answer ALL parts of each question.

1. a

Apart from nutrition and personal hygiene mention TWO positive factors that influence health.

i __________________________________________________________ ?

ii __________________________________________________________ ?

b

Describe health as defined by the World Health Organisation.

__________________________________________________________ 1

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2.

State ONE long term effect on the human body caused by:

a

Smoking

__________________________________________________________ ?

b

Alcohol

__________________________________________________________ ?

3. a

Paul is fifteen years old and has been training athletics for the last three years. Specify TWO benefits of exercise for Paul.

i __________________________________________________________ ?

ii __________________________________________________________ ?

b i

Paul incorporates a variety of stretching exercises during his sessions. What kind of stretching is recommended to perform at the beginning of the session?

__________________________________________________________ ?

ii What kind of stretching is recommended during the cool down phase?

_________________________________________________________ ?

c

During training, Paul experiences changes in his body such as his

muscles start to get tired. Describe TWO other immediate changes

caused by exercise.

i __________________________________________________________ 1

ii __________________________________________________________ 1

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