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Swimming I And Athletics I Question Paper

Swimming I And Athletics I

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Sports Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (SPORTS SCIENCE) AND BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION
SPE 200: SWIMMING I AND ATHLETICS I

DATE: Thursday
9th April 2009

TIME: 8.00am-10.00am
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INSTRUCTIONS
ANSWER TWO QUESTIONS PER SECTION (EACH QUESTION IN A
SEPARATE BOOKLET)
SECTION A: SWIMMING

1.
Discuss the following basic principles of swimming.
i)
Core Body Power
ii)
Different types of Resistance
iii)
Body
Alignment.
[7.5marks]

2.
Explain how lift force is produced in hands through water. [7.5marks]

3.
Describe the phases of the arm cycle in front-crawl.

[7.5marks]

SECTION B: ATHLETES
1.
Describe the clearance of the Steeplechase barrier at the jump by an athlete.

[7.5marks]
2.
Outline rules governing the Heptathlon and Decathlon events. [7.5marks]

3.
Analyze Walking Race in terms of:
i)
Double support
ii)
Traction
iii)
Relaxation
iv)
Drive
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