eT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ssciios FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES [BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS DEGREE EXAMINATIONS DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS SCIENCE AND COACHING ‘THEORY: SSC1104: SPORTS MODULE (FUNDAMENTALS OF ATHLETICS) DECEMBER 2004 3 HOURS (100 MARKS) ‘STRUCTIONS ‘Answer any four questions only. Each question carries 25 marks. Where a question contains subdivisions, the mark value for each subdivision is given in brackets. Ilustrate your answer where appropriate with large clearly labeled diagrams. 1. a) How can a coach improve the starting reaction of beginning sprinters? (Omar) 'b) Why are high-Knee and heel Kickup drills used in sprint training? (marks) ©) Why is it necessary o make a marked fexion ofthe knee of the support leg in the recovery phase during sprinting. (@maris) 4) How can a coach develop the drive phase and specific strength ofa sprinter? (4 marks) ©) Reaction speed, acceleration and maximum speed are important to sprints. Prescribe activities to develop these elements. (marks) 2, a) How are starting blocks for either the 200m sprint or the start forthe 4 x 100m relay race set? (Gratis) ') Explain a6 step teaching progression forthe crouch start. (12 marks) ©) How ean a coach ensure a legal and efficient baton exchange inthe 4x 100m relay race? (mas) 3, a) Givea detailed exposition ofthe technical characteristics which will ensure that the hurdler wil ‘maximize forward lean and aninimize() time inthe ar, i) loss of speed, and (i) time over the hurdle. (@ mars) 1) Outline a 6 step teaching progression for race walking. (12 marks) 1) What ae the characteristics of @ good approach and an effective takeoff forall umping events? (Gmaris)4, 8) Bounding, hopping and hurd jumps are exercises which canbe used forthe conditioning of jjumpers, ‘Using tables show loading oF a variety of exercises foreach of the thre. (15 macks) 1) Write short notes onthe following methods of taining for mide and long distane runners. @ — Thecontinuous method marie) i) Theinterval method (Amatis) (i) Farlek @ marks) 2) Discuss the safety elements tobe observed when coaching throws. (10 marks) 1) With the sid of diagrams show thre different organizational forms ofa group of athletes ora class for dhrowing practice (marks) ©) What are the technical characteristics ofthe power positon inthe delivery phase of the javelin throw? ‘6 marks) 4) Why is it necessary to include the recovery phase in the throws? marks) ') Describe the technical characteristics for holding the pole correctly for the approach run and plant by right-handed pole vaulter. mas) ©) How ein a coach develop the takeoff skills of a novice long jumper? (10 marks) 4) Discus the safety and organizational points to be observed when teaching jumps. (9 marks) END OF EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER