Athletics

7 Grade 4 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Athletics, with worked marking schemes. 7 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   3 marks

   Relay is a team athletics event.

   (a) Name the object that runners pass to each other in a relay.

   (b) State TWO things a runner should do to make a good baton handover.

   (3 marks)

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2. Question 2

   3 marks

   Safety is important during athletics. State THREE safety rules learners should follow during a running or throwing event.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   1 mark each (max 3): warm up before starting; wear proper sports clothes and shoes; do not push others on the track; throw only when the area in front is clear; stay behind the throwing line; follow the teacher's/official's instructions; run in your own lane. Accept any three.

3. Question 3

   3 marks

   A Grade 4 learner is preparing for the long jump.

   (a) State where the learner lands after jumping.

   (b) Give TWO reasons why this landing area is important.

   (3 marks)

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   At Green Valley Primary School's sports day, each learner in a race ran alone as fast as possible from the starting line to the finish line, without passing anything to a teammate. Which athletics event were the learners taking part in?

   A. A javelin throw

   B. A sprint race

   C. A relay race

   D. A high jump

   (1 mark)

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Athletics helps to keep the body healthy. Explain TWO ways in which taking part in athletics is good for a learner's health.

   (4 marks)

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   2 marks per well-explained benefit (max 4): it makes the body/muscles strong and fit; it keeps the heart healthy; it helps control body weight; it improves speed and endurance; it makes learners happy/relieves stress; it teaches teamwork and discipline. Accept any two clearly explained.

6. Question 6

   4 marks

   List FOUR different athletics events that Grade 4 learners can take part in during a school sports day.

   (4 marks)

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7. Question 7

   3 marks

   Warming up is an important part of every athletics lesson.

   (a) State ONE reason why learners should warm up before a race.

   (b) Give TWO examples of warm-up activities.

   (3 marks)

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