Grade 9 Creative Arts and Sports · Strand 2.0 Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports · Sub-strand 2.3 Athletics and Mosaic
These are free study notes for Grade 9 learners, written to the KICD curriculum design and taken from our full Grade 9 Creative Arts and Sports notes. Creative Arts and Sports mixes theory with performance. Use these notes for the theory questions, then practise the skills in your PE and art lessons.
Kenya is famous for its long-distance runners, and the triple jump is one of the most technical events in athletics. In this topic we describe and perform the triple jump, identify long distance races and practise running techniques, and then create a mosaic picture inspired by an athletic event.
The triple jump
| Phase | Landing foot (right-foot take-off) |
|---|---|
| Approach run | Builds speed to the board |
| Hop | Take off and land on the SAME foot (right) |
| Step | Land on the OTHER foot (left) |
| Jump | Land in the pit on both feet |
- Take off behind the board line; stepping over it is a foul.
- The jump is measured from the take-off line to the nearest mark in the sand made by any part of the body.
- Say "same, other, both" when practising; keep the three phases balanced, not one huge hop.
- Rake the pit after each jump; one jumper at a time; others wait away from the landing area.
Long distance races
| Race | Distance |
|---|---|
| 5,000 m | 5 km on the track |
| 10,000 m | 10 km on the track |
| Steeplechase | 3,000 m with barriers and a water jump |
| Half marathon | About 21 km on the road |
| Marathon | About 42 km on the road |
| Cross-country | Over open, natural ground |
Kenyan greats include Kipchoge Keino, Paul Tergat, Eliud Kipchoge and Vivian Cheruiyot, and Faith Kipyegon in middle distance. Their success brings national pride, tourism, income and famous training camps in Iten and Eldoret.
Techniques for long distance running
- Posture: upright, relaxed shoulders, slight forward lean.
- Arms: relaxed, bent about 90°, swinging forward and back.
- Stride: short and light, landing under the body.
- Pacing: an even speed you can keep; do not start too fast.
- Breathing: relaxed and rhythmic, for example in for two steps, out for two.
- Tactics: run in a group, conserve energy and finish strongly.
Talk test
At a good pace you can still say a short sentence while running.
Mosaic
Mosaic
A picture made by arranging small pieces (tesserae) of material close together on a surface.
- Small pieces of similar size with small, even gaps (sometimes filled with grout).
- Outlines are shown by the direction of the pieces.
- Colour and texture come from the materials: coloured paper, seeds, bottle tops, eggshells, stones, tiles.
Mosaic in the environment and acknowledging effort
Mosaics decorate walls, floors, gates and benches and last long outdoors. Using waste such as bottle tops reduces litter; a school wall mosaic can carry a message such as "Keep Kenya Clean".
Acknowledging effort
Display the mosaics and share jump and running records. Give each classmate one positive comment on effort, not only results.
Key points to remember
- Triple jump: approach, hop (same foot), step (other foot), jump (both feet).
- Measure from the take-off line to the nearest mark in the sand.
- Long distance races: 5,000 m, 10,000 m, steeplechase, half marathon, marathon, cross-country.
- Run upright and relaxed with an even pace and rhythmic breathing.
- A mosaic is made of small pieces (tesserae) with small, even gaps.
Test yourself: multiple choice
In the triple jump, the hop lands on
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C: Hop: same foot; step: other foot; jump: both.
Which race includes barriers and a water jump?
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A: The 3,000 m steeplechase has a water jump.
A marathon is about
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D: A marathon is about 42 km.
The small pieces used in a mosaic are called
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B: Mosaic pieces are tesserae.
Which is a good pacing rule in long distance running?
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C: Even pacing saves energy.
Practice questions
Describe the four phases of the triple jump. (4 marks)
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- Approach run to build speed
- Hop: take off and land on the same foot
- Step: land on the other foot
- Jump: land in the pit on both feet
Name four long distance races. (4 marks)
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5,000 m; 10,000 m; 3,000 m steeplechase; half marathon; marathon; cross-country (any four).
State four techniques of long distance running. (4 marks)
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- Upright relaxed posture
- Relaxed arms bent about 90°
- Short light strides
- Even pacing and rhythmic breathing
Give three characteristics of a mosaic. (3 marks)
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Small pieces of similar size; small even gaps; outlines shown by the direction of pieces; colour and texture from the materials (any three).
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