Caribbean Examinations Council
Physical Education
School-Based Assessment 2024
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgement 3
Introduction 4
History of Relays 5
Rules of Relays 6
My Role in the Competition 7
Reasons for Choosing Role 8
Other Roles……………………………………………………………………………………….9
Injury Report…………………………………………………………………………………...10
Preventing Injuries …………………………………………………………………………….11
Treating Injuries……………………………………………………………………………….12
Working with Group Members……………………………………………………………….13
Personal Reflection…………………………………………………………………………….14
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………15
Reference……………………………………………………………………………………….16
Appendix……………………………………………………………………………………….17
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Acknowledgements
First and foremost, I would like to extend my gratitude to God, my heavenly father,
who has enabled me to complete all aspects of this SBA, providing me with the
mental capacity and disposition to achieve such. I would also like to give
recognition to my parents, who have aided me along this journey, providing me
with the necessary resources needed to complete this study. Finally, I would like to
thank my group members for assisting in completing this SBA.
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Introduction
The Physical Education School Based Assessment requires students to conduct a competition in
which each student has to take on the responsibilities of a specific role as an officiating officer in
the competition. The students were giving the responsibility of independently managing each
aspect of the competition such as, planning, raising funds, gathering equipment and advertising.
They were also responsible for officiating the competition.
For this SBA, the class was divided into groups based on their official roles. Our group was
given the role of the First Aid Officers. Each member of the group was responsible for fulfilling
their roles as a First Aid Officer. The class unanimously decided to host a competition based on
relay (track and field).
We chose relay (track and field) because it is a sport that does not require a lot of equipment to
engage in and it is easy and exciting. Also the class had prior knowledge of the sport which
makes it easier to officiate and to train the athletes.
The activity that was conducted for my School Based Assessment was a relay fair. The fair
entailed the following races: the 4 x100m, 4 x 200m, 4 x 400m and a medley. The planning of
this was carefully considered with us aiming to achieve professionalism, safety, and
entertainment. This took us four weeks of planning with the planning beginning on November 8,
2023 and extending to December 8, 2023.
Throughout the process of conducting the competition, each student in the class had the
responsibility of diligently doing their duties for the role assigned to them and reporting on what
they had done. My School Based Assessment is based on the role of a First Aid Officer.
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History of Relays
The concept of a relay stems all the way back from ancient Greece, where a ‘message stick’ was
passed along through multiple couriers. The modern day relay race is a track and field event in
the Olympic games falling under the category of the athletics programme.
A relay race during the Olympics and other World Athletics tournaments is defined as an event
where a team comprising of four athletes run the same predetermined distance in a sprint race,
each one of them passing an object of the similitude of a rod called the ‘baton’ to the next person
to continue the race. The final runner of a relay is called the ‘anchor’.
There are two relay races in the Olympics, they are: the 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m for men, women
and mixed.
4 x 100m
The 4 x 100m relay first came on the scene as a men’s only event at the 1912 Stockholm
Olympics, while the women’s event was first introduced at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam.
The men’s 4 x 100m world record is 36.84 seconds set by the Jamaican team (Nesta Carter,
Michael Frater, Yohan Blake, Usain Bolt) during the London 2012 Olympics, meanwhile the
women’s world record is 40.82 seconds set by the American team (Tianna Madison, Allyson
Felix, Bianca Knight, Carmelita Jeter) during the London 2012 Olympics.
4 x 200m
The first men’s 4 x200m relay to be seen was at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The
women’s first 4 x 200m relay was contested in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
4 x 400m
The 4 x 400m relay was first seen in action at the 1912 Stockholm Games as a men’s only event,
meanwhile the women’s event was first seen at Munich 1972. The men’s 4 x 400m world record
is 2:54.29, which was set by the United States team (Andrew Valmon, Quincy Watts, Butch
Reynolds, Michael Johnson) during the 1993 World championship. The women’s world record is
3:15.17 set by the Soviet Union team (Tatyana Ledovskaya, Olga Nazarova, Mariya Pinigina,
Olha Bryzhina) during Seoul 1988.
Medley
The medley was introduced at the 1908 Summer Olympics with a winning time of 3:29.4.
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Rules of the Relay
Objective of A Relay Race
Athletes compete in teams. Each team is made up of four players. The team that
completes four separate baton passes legally and successfully and has its last runner cross
the finish line first wins the race.
Standard Rules
1. There is a maximum of six (6) runners, the four (4) who run in the first heat and
two (2) substitutes.
2. Each team will decide among themselves which number each of their runners will
be and the runners must run in order or else their team will be disqualified.
3. Runner number four (4) must have the bib with the tear off tag so when he
finishes the relay the timer can take the tag at the finish line.
4. Thee runner must carry the relay baton with him the entire time until he hands it
off to the next runner on his team.
5. In case a runner leaves the starting block early the gun will be fired a second time
to indicate a false start and the race must start again.
6. If a runner makes a second false start his team will be disqualified.
7. Each runner runs the specified distance of the race with a baton in his hand and
stays in his own lane.
8. After a runner runs his course he hands over the baton to his teammate.
9. The baton passing zone is twenty (20) meters long, that teammate must receive
the baton within the twenty-meter area, if the pass occurs before or after that area
that pass is considered illegal and the team is disqualified.
10. Runners must remain their lanes after passing the baton to avoid blocking other
runners.
11. The baton must be carried by hand, if it is dropped the runner can leave the lane to
retrieve the baton as long as the recovery does not lessen his or her total running
distance.
12. Runners may not wear gloves or substances on their hands to obtain a better grip
on the baton.
13. If a runner drops the baton while passing the team is disqualified.
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My Role in the Competition
My role is that of a First Aid Officer.
Roles of the First Aid Officer
1. Taking care of the first aid equipment and making sure it meets the regulations.
2. A first aider must be present at incidents.
3. Maintaining the safety of the area that the activity is taking place.
4. To write up reports on the types of injuries and causes and recommend actions to prevent
these injuries from happening in the future.
5. Prioritizing treatment of the injured
6. Making water available for competitors.
7. Cleaning up after an incident has occurred.
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Reasons for Choosing Role
First aid refers to the immediate medical attention given to an injured or ill person until proper
and professional medical attention arrives. First aid can help to reduce the impact of injuries and
can even save someone’s life in severe cases.
I chose first aid because I have seen the devastating impact that injuries can have on athletes and
I would have loved to be given an opportunity to tend to these injuries. Also, the knowledge of
first aid is a tool that can be used to save someone’s life in reality, thus I chose it because it gives
me this vital lifesaving skill.
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Other Roles Chosen
No. Role Name of Students
1. Event director Jadon Lee
2. Event manager Maaseiah Salikram
3. Event secretary Nikhel Persaud
Sarah Persaud
Ashton Persaud
Dave Chowtie
Shenaed Fordyce
4. Equipment manager Araf Arjoon
5. Event official Niall Tyrell
6. Coach Jared Richmond
7. Team manager Neville McDonald
8. Sports journalist Janae Boucher
9. First aid official Sachin James
10. Photographer Malene Crandon
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Injury Report
Fainting Incident
Date: 8th December 2024
Location: High School Relay Fair, Queen’s College
Incident Details:
At [Time], an incident of fainting occurred during the relay fair. The First Aid Official responded
promptly to the scene. The individual fainted and was found lying on the ground. The following
actions were taken:
1. Assessment and Recognition:
- Ensured the area was safe for evaluation.
- Checked for signs of life and responsiveness.
2. Fainting Management:
- Positioned the individual on their back.
- Elevated their legs to improve blood flow to the brain.
- Monitored vital signs and provided reassurance.
3. Communication:
- Contacted emergency medical services for further assistance.
- Informed event organizers about the incident.
The individual regained consciousness within a few minutes and was alert. The First Aid Official
continued to monitor their condition until professional medical help arrived. Further evaluation and
follow-up were recommended.
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Preventing Injuries
Safety Precautions
1) The surroundings were cleared to ensure the safety of all participants in the competition.
This was done to maintain the safety of the area that the competition was executed to
prevent participants from getting injured and for preventing further injury from
happening to the already injured.
2) Competitors were instructed to warmup by the coach prior to their involvement in the
races. This was done to prevent sprained muscles and cramps.
3) The competitors were encouraged to hydrate themselves properly.
4) The participants were also told to wear the right clothing for track and field.
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Treating Injuries
Passing out or fainting is referred to as a temporary loss of consciousness from a sudden decrease
of blood flow to the brain. Fainting usually lasts for a few minutes or seconds. Most cases of
fainting do not cause much harm, however, if you faint frequently you should seek medical
attention.
Steps to Treat Fainting
1)Make sure the patient is safe and comfortable. Remove any potential danger from the area
where the patient is situated.
2)Look for a response from the patient. This can be done by asking their name or squeezing their
shoulder.
3)If there is no response, call the ambulance or seek higher medical attention for the patient.
4)Check to see if there mouth and airway is free. If there are any blockages remove them.
5)Check to see if the person is breathing abnormally or not breathing at all after ten (10) seconds.
If the person is breathing normally place them in the recovery position and stay with them.
6)If they are still not breathing normally start CPR.
7)Attach an Automated External Defibrillator if one is in close range or available. Do not leave
the patient and go looking for one.
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Working with Group Members
I worked together with my group members quite efficiently as we all cooperated to get the job
done. The role of a first aid officer is a very vital one, as such we made sure that we were alert
and active at all times. This role comprised various responsibilities such as, assessing a situation
swiftly and calmly, reassuring the injured individual, looking out for anything that can cause
harm to anyone or further damage to an already injured person, and administering first aid
treatment. All of these things were done for us to effectively be first aid care providers.
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Personal Reflection
This SBA was one full of excitement as we carried the athletes to the field. It took me a great
amount of time to gather adequate information for this SBA, as I wanted to make sure that my
source was credible and precise.
This SBA was very exhilarating because we got the opportunity to host a tournament. This was
the ideal SBA for me because I love organizing events.
Some recommendations that could have made this SBA better executed are: better organization
from those that played management roles in the tournament, more seriousness and
professionalism, and better advertising could have been done.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the competition was one of great success as I gained new skills for example better
communication and I learnt to apply first aid. Everyone played their role and our plans for the
competition were successfully executed.
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Reference
Kenny Kitsingh . Physical Education & Sports. Caribbean Education Publishers
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Appendix
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