Unit notes and practice questions
Everything here is for unit 3 of the Grade 9 Health and Physical Education textbook: what the chapter covers, the short notes, practice questions with their answers, and the lesson video where one exists.
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10 multiple-choice questions written against this chapter, each with its answer and the reason. Try one before you open the answer.
Question 1
Who was the first black African man to win an Olympic gold medal?
Answer: A Abebe Bikila
Why
The chapter says Abebe Bikila from Ethiopia was the first black African man to win an Olympic gold medal. He won gold at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics. Derartu Tulu was the first black African woman to win Olympic gold, so she is not the answer.
Question 2
Which organization was established in 1973?
Answer: C The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA)
Why
The chapter says the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) was established in 1973. It organizes athletics competitions for African countries. The other options are real bodies, but the chapter does not link them to 1973 in athletics.
Question 3
Where is the headquarters of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA)?
Answer: B Dakar, Senegal
Why
The chapter says the CAA headquarters is in Dakar, Senegal. The CAA has 54 member countries today.
Question 4
In the start of a sprint race, what is the correct order of the three commands?
Answer: D On your mark, set, go
Why
The chapter says the three start commands are on your mark, set and go, in that order. The go command can be a starter pistol or a whistle.
Question 5
Which three sprint distances are held at the Olympics and the outdoor World Championships?
Answer: A 100 m, 200 m and 400 m
Why
The chapter says three sprinting events are currently held at the Olympics and the outdoor World Championships. They are 100 m, 200 m and 400 m.
Question 6
A relay team is typically made up of how many runners?
Answer: C Four runners
Why
The chapter says a relay team is typically made up of four runners of the same sex. Each runner completes their distance and then hands the baton to a team mate.
Question 7
In the set position, the toe of the back foot should be about 20 to 30 cm behind the heel of the front foot. Abel, a student in Addis Ababa, measures 35 cm. Is his position correct?
Answer: B No, 35 cm is more than the 30 cm given in the textbook
Why
The chapter gives the range as about 20 to 30 cm. Because 35 cm is greater than 30 cm, it is outside the range. Abel should move his back foot closer to the front heel.
Question 8
Starting blocks are used for races up to and including 400 m. For which race should starting blocks NOT be used?
Answer: D 800 m
Why
The chapter says starting blocks are used for all races up to and including 400 m. It also says they may not be used for any race longer than 400 m. An 800 m race is longer than 400 m, so blocks are not used.
Question 9
In one exchange, the baton is placed down into the waiting runner's palm. The receiver holds the arm with the palm facing up, in a V shape, with the thumb toward the body. Which exchange is this?
Answer: B Downward/down-sweep exchange
Why
The chapter says the downward/down-sweep exchange places the baton down into the waiting runner's palm. The receiver holds the arm with the palm facing up, in a V, with the thumb toward the body. The upward/upsweep exchange works the other way, with the carrier pushing the baton upward.
Question 10
During a 4 x 100 m relay in Bahir Dar, a runner drops the baton on the last lap. What is the rule in the chapter?
Answer: B The team may be disqualified
Why
The chapter says a team may be disqualified if the baton is dropped during the race. It may also be disqualified if it fails to complete the change within the passing area.
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Unit 3 runs from page 30 to page 39 of the Ministry of Education edition.
Ministry of Education edition, English, 66 pages
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