2026 Grade 10 Sports and Recreation End of Term 1 Exam with Marking Scheme

• Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
• Total Marks: 70
• Number of Questions: 6
• Marking Scheme

This paper covers the following topics:

• Flexibility (definition and components of health and fitness)
• Static versus dynamic stretching (definitions, differences, and benefits before sports)
• Safety precautions when performing stretches
• Muscular strength and muscular endurance (definitions and differences in activities)
• Improvisation of equipment for muscular strength using local materials
• Physical skills developed during strength and endurance training
• Cardiovascular endurance (definition and benefits to the body)
• Low-impact versus high-impact cardiovascular activities
• Safety measures to observe during cardiovascular exercises
• Posture (definition and its importance for sports performance)
• Defective postures (identification and description of scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis)
• Corrective practices to improve posture
• Recreation (definition, activities, and dimensions of wellness)
• Sports injuries (acute versus chronic definitions and classification)
• Causes of specific sports injuries and injury prevention strategies