JSS PHE QUESTIONS

 

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

1.       The following are objectives of physical Education EXCEPT   A. development of international friendly matches   B. development of skills    C. exposure of athletes to intellectual environment   D. provision of life career   E. provision of opportunity for physical development

2.       Which of the following activities can be recommended for an elderly person?  A. camping  B. cycling  C. running  D. swimming   E. walking  

3.       Who is the father of the modern Olympic games?  A. captain Clia   B. Frederick Ludwing Jahn   C. James Naismith  D. Johann Basedow   E. Pierre de Coubertin

4.       Insufficient warm up activities may lead to   A. anemia   B. convulsion  C. nausea   D. scurvy  E. strain 

5.       The ability of a group of muscles to sustain contraction over a period of time is  A. agility  B. balance   C. endurance   D. flexibility  E. strength

6.       The physical fitness component required in sprint is  A. accuracy   B. balanced   C. coordination  D. flexibility E. speed

7.       An example of a tumbling exercise is  A. crab walk   B. duck fight   C. forward roll  D. frog jump  E. sit up

8.       The expressive movement of the body to conform with rhythm of sound is   A. dancing  B. galloping  C. skipping  D. sporting  E. swinging

9.       Which of the following is a partnership activity?  A. duck fight  B. elbow balance  C. frog jump   D. press up  E. push up

10.   An example of an indoor activity is  A. camping  B. cricket   C. hiking  D. scrabble  E. surfing

11.   An injury that occur as a result of over-stretching of the ligament of the joint is  A. abrasion   B. dislocation  C. fracture  D. sprain  E. srain

12.   Which of the following is a style in swimming?  A. breast stroke   B. eastern cut off  C forward roll  D.  rowing  E. spiking

13.   A place where two or more bones meet in the body is a  A. joint  B. ligament  C. limbs  D. tendon  E. trunk

14.   Which of the following is a stunt activity?  A. astride vault  B. backward roll  C. hand stand  D. neck spring  E. thief vault

15.   Which of the following is a box activity in gymnastics?  A. elbow balance  B. forward roll   C. handstand  D. headstand  E. through vault

16.   Spiking is a fundamental skill in   A. basketball  B. football   C. handball  D. hockey   E. volleyball

17.   In the game of tennis, when the ball lands outside the service area, it is a/an _____ service.  A. bad  B. double  C. faulty    D. offensive  E. good

18.   For a service to be valid in the game of tennis, the ball must touch the opponents  A. back court   B. base line  C. centre line  D. service area  E. side area

19.   Which of the following is a skill in the game of football?  A. dribbling   B. flick  C. grip  D. scoop   E. hitting

20.   How many players make a team in a handball game?  A. 3  B. 5  C. 7  D. 9  E. 11

21.   Which of the following is an equipment in swimming?  A. baton   b. floats  C. gloves  D. poll  E. racket

22.   The bone at a joint are held together by  A. cartilage  B. fibre  C. ligament   D. muscle  E. tendon

23.   The ability of the body to maintain its equilibrium is  A. agility  B. balance  C. endurance  D. flexibility  E. strength

24.   The physical fitness component that allows free movement at the joint is  A. agility   B. balance  C. flexibility  D. power  E. speed

25.   Which of the following is NOT a rule in discus throw?   A. each competitor is awarded the best of his trial  B. measurement is taken from outside the sector   C. the competitors are allowed 3 or 5 trials  D. the discus is thrown from the sector   E. the order of trial is decided by drawing of lots

26.   The postural deformity leading to bending of lumbar spine beyond normal level is   A. flat foot   B. knock knee   C. kyphosis   D. lordosis   E. scoliosis

27.    Repairs of worn out tissues and building of white blood cells is the functions of   A. carbohydrates   B. fats and oils   C. mineral salts  D. protein  E. water

28.   How many hurdles does an athlete run over in a 110m race?  A. 10   B. 11  C. 12  D. 13  E. 14

29.   The following are responsibilities of government in school physical education programme exept  A. encouraging schools to release students for sports  B. providing financial aid to school physical education programme   C. provision of sports facilities and equipment   D. pnishing principals whose schools participate in sports   E. training of physical education teachers

30.   Which of the following personnel can be recommended as a school games master?  A. examination officer   B. head teacher  C. health education teacher  D. house  E. vice principal academics

31.   A physical Education teacher in Athens is referred to as a____ A. Coach. B. Gymnast. C. Hero. D. Paidotribe.  E. Philosopher

32.   An official who assists an athlete in the mastery of skills in gymnastics is a ___ A. Coach. B. Fan. C. Referee. D. Spotter. E. Supporter

33.   What is the dimension for the take off board in long jump? A. 1.16m by 15m 1.20m by 15m. C. 1.22m by 15m. D. 1.22m by 20m. E. 1.22 by 25m

34.   Which of the following is NOT a sanction in volleyball game? A. Double foul. B. Joint card. C. Red card. D. Verbal warning. E. Yellow card

35.   Which of the following items is found in a first aid box? A. Bandage. B. Canvass. C. Knife. D. Socks. E. Whistle

36.   Which of the following gymnastics activities does an athlete require a mat? A. Banana jump. B. Cartwheel. C. Forward roll. D. Skipping. E. Swinging

37.   The wood in which a long jumper steps on before jumping is ____ board. A. Long. B. Running. C. Starting. D. Step. E. Take off

38.   The mineral substance that keeps the bones and teeth strong is ___  A. Calcium. B. Iodine. C. Iron. D. Phosphorus. E. Potassium

39.   Who takes the final decision in a football game? A. Assistant referee. B. Field judge. C. Line judge. D. Match commissioner. E. Referee

40.   What is the diameter of a discus circle? A. 2.05m. B. 2.35m. C. 2.55m. D. 2.50m E. 2.60m

41.   The fitness component needed for survival is ___. A. Agility. B. Balance. C. Co-ordination. D. Endurance. E. Power

42.   How many players make a team in Basketball game? A. 5. B. 7. C. 9. D. 11. E. 13

43.   In swimming, the breast stroke is best produced by simultaneous ____ actions. A. Arms and back. B. Arms and head. C. Arms and legs. D. Legs and back. E. Legs and head

44.   A pleasure trip where the participants takes food and drink to be eaten at the site describe A. Camping. B. Canoeing. C. Hiking. D. Picnic. E. Vacation

45.   The ability of an individual to perform a daily routine without undue fatigue is ____ fitness. A. Emotional. B. Mental. C. Physical. D. Psychological. E. Social

46.   The last point before winning a badminton game is____  A. Deuse. B. Game point. C. Let. D. Rally. E. Game setting

47.   Where should a beginner start in the pool to over come fear in swimming? A. Deep end. B. Deepest end. C. Diving board. D. Gutter side. E. Shallow and

48.   Movement made in sequence describes A. Athletics. B. Exercise. C. Gymnastics. Rhythm. E. Swimming

49.   The aim of body conditioning is to promote A. Exercise. B. Fitness. C. Recreation. D. Safety. E. Wellness

50.   The required number of substitutes allowed in Handball game is A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. E. Six

51.   The following are the causes of physical challenges Except A. Accident. B. Diseases. C. Exercise. D. Heredity. E. Malnutrition

52.   Monosaccharides and disaccharides are chemical compositions of_____ class of food. A. Carbohydrates. B. Fat and oil. C. Mineral salts. D. Protein. E. Vitamins

53.   Which of the following is an injury to the joint? A. Fracture. B. Pull. C. Shock. D. Sprain. E. Strain

54.   Which of the following is a recommended sport wear? A. Gown. B. Jeans trouser. C. Shirt. D. Suit. E. Tracksuit

55.   A temporary shortage of blood supply to the brain leads to ___ A. Cramp. B. Fainting. C. Fracture. D. Shock. E. Strain

56.   The ability of a group of muscle to contract for a period of time without fatigue describes. A. Cardio-vascular endurance. B. Co-ordination. C. Muscular endurance. D. Muscular strength. E. Power

57.   The natural means of stopping bleeding is. A. Applying iodine solution. B. Direct pressure. C. Elevation of injured part. D. Indirect pressure. E. Use of a tourniquet

58.   The Egyptian gymnastic activities were perform in honor of their_____ A. gods. B. Heroes. C. Leaders. D. President. E. Wrestlers

59.   The following are branches in physical and health education except. A. Exercise physiology. B. Safety education. C. Sport science. D. Sports marketing. E. Surgery and medicine

60.   Which of the following pioneers is known as father of physical Education in Nigeria? A. Eze Achiugo. B. Funso Adeolu. C. H. J. Ekperigin. D. Isaac Akioye. E. J. A. Asedeji

61.   Gymnastic originated from A. England  B. Germany  C. Greece   D. Japan  E. U.S.A

62.   Which of the following is a profession in physical and health education?  A. exercise therapist  B. geologist  C. medical doctor   D. nursing  E. zoologist

63.   When was gymnastic association of Nigeria formed?  A. 1970   B. 1975   C. 1976  D. 1980  E. 1994

64.   The mineral resources that keeps the bones and teeth strong is A. calcium  B. iodine  C. iron  D. phosphorus  E. potassium

65.   The act of paying for an action you have taking is referred to as A. assault in sports  B. legal liability   C. sports fault  D. sport psychology  Compound fowl

66.   The dolphin stroke in swimming is also known as  A. back stroke   B. breast stroke   C. butterfly stroke   D. free style  E. front crawl

67.   Which of the following is a skill in table tennis? A. digging   B. lobbing   C. serving  D. spiking  E. volleying

68.   The feeling of being good and confident defines  A. child abuse  B. child trafficking  C. religion tolerance   D. self-esteem  E. sportsmanship

69.   How many minutes are given as extra time in a football match?  A. 10  B. 15   C. 20  D. 25  E. 30

70.   Who among the following athletic officials has the right to disqualify a competitor for misconduct?  A. game master  B. recorder  C. referee  D. track judge  E. umpire

71.   Movement made to imitate animals and occupation is A. creative rhythms   B. folk dance  C. forward march  D. locomotors  E. social dance

72.   An injury that result from overstretching the muscles fibre is known as  A. bruise   B. cramp  C. dislocation  D. fracture   E. strain

73.   Which of the following motor skill is required in handling objects? A. catching  B. galloping  C. hopping  D. kicking  E. skipping

74.   An item in a first aid box used to remove foreign object is A. bandage  B. forcep   C. hydrogen peroxide  D. plaster  E. razor blade

75.   The ability of a group of muscles to contract for a period of time without fatigue best describes  A. cardio-vascular endurance  B. co-ordination  C. muscular endurance  D. muscular strength  E. muscular power

76.   Which of the following is not a principle of first aid? A. allow the victim to see blood  B. be calm in dealing with situation C. determine the extent of damage  D. give the urgently needed help first  E. never give fluid to the victim

77.   Which of the following is an outdoor recreational activity?  A. ayo  B. camping  C. chess  D. ludo E. scrabble

78.   Physical activities performed with music are called  A. acrobatic  B. gymnastic  C. martial arts  D. recreation  E. rhythmic

79.   What is the emotional effect of child abuse? A. delinquency   B. low self-esteem  c. physical disabilities  D. suicide attempt  E. teen pregnancy

80.   What is the side effect of female genital mutilation?  A. loss of beauty  B. loss of human dignity  C. loss of weight  D. sexual promiscuity  E. venereal disease

81.    To make a correct service in badminton, the server must   A. ensure that the head of the racket is above the shoulder  B. have one foot statuary on the ground until the service is delivered   C. hit the shuttle cock directly over the net into the service court diagonally opposite  D. stay outside the court while serving    E. toss the shuttle cock overhead before hitting it over the net

82.   Gymnastics can be defined as the activities used in  A. developing the mind only   B. educating the mind only   C. enjoying leisure   D. keeping the body fit  E. strengthening the body alone

83.   At the start of a tennis game, the server serves the ball into the _____ court  A. back  B. double   C. left service   D. right  E. side of the

84.   In basketball game, an illegal movement of the player in possession of the ball is  A. blocking  B. dribbling  C. passing  D. pivoting  E. travelling

Use the diagram below to answer questions 55 and 56

85.   The equipment above is used for playing the game of  A. basketball  B. football  C. handball  D. hockey  E. tennis 

86.   The area labeled III  is the  a. edge  B. face  C. grip   D. handle  E. throat

87.   What positions do the forward players occupy in a volleyball game?  A. 1,2 and 3  B. 2,3 and 4  C. 3,4 and 5  D. 4,5 and 6  E. 5,6 and 1

88.   The person who takes the part in events like sprint, races. High jump and long jump is a/an  A. athlete   B. gymnast   C. jumper   D. sprinter E. swimmer

89.   A physical education teacher in Athens is referred to as a  A. coach B. gymnast  C. hero  D. paidotribe  E. philosopher  

90.   An official who assists an athlete in the mastery of skills in gymnastics is a A. coach   B. fan  C. referee  D. spotter  E. supporter

91.   Which of the following bodies promotes sports in Nigeria?  A. national agency for drug and administration and control.  B. national law enforcement agency   c. national union for transport workers  D. Nigeria association for physical and health education recreation sports and dance  E. united nation international children emergency fund

92.   Which of the following group of items can be found in a first aid box?  A. antibiotic capsule, water and cotton wool   b. bandage, Elastoplast and plate  C. bandage, razor blade and lim  (d) iodine, lint and antibiotic  (e) razor blade, iodine and coffee

93.   Contamination of water and air in our environment is referred to as  A. decomposition  B. infection  C. pollution   D. sewage   E. ventilation

94.   A student from age 11 to 16 years requires at least ____ hours of sleep per day  A. 5  B. 7  C. 10 D. 16  E. 18

95.   Elongated start is mostly used by _____ athletes.  A. fat  B. huge  C. short  D. tall  E. thin

96.   Which of the following officials tosses to start the game of table tennis?  A. recorder   B. referee   C. scorekeeper   D. table manager  E. umpire

97.   The pollutant release by automobile is  A. carbon dioxide   B. carbon monoxide   C. hydrogen   D. nitrogen   E. oxygen

98.   Which of the following is an outdoor recreational activity?  A. football   B. painting  C. snooker   D. squash   E. table tennis

99.   Which of the following is not related to a soccer game?  A. dribbling   B. heading   C. jump ball  D. off-side  E. throw-in

100.                        The postural defect which causes lateral curvature of the spine is called  A. flat foot   B. kyphosis   C. lordosis   D. rigid spine   E. scoliosis

101.                        What is “love” in tennis game? A. a prolong exchange of stroke    B. a service that eludes the receiver   C. a stroke used to return a lob  D. even score at 3 points all   E. when there is no score

102.                        Which of the following terminologies is used in table tennis? A. hand over   B. kick  C. recovery  D. smash   E. swing-up

103.                        The headquarter of FIFA is located in A. Brazil   B. England   C. France   D. Germany  E. Switzerland

104.                        Speed in physical fitness is measured by   A. cartwheel  B. handspring  C. sprint race  D. treadmill   E. vault

105.                        Which of the following is a sports injury?  A. cold  B. fracture  C. goiter  D. measles  E. sneezing

106.                        Initial hold is a skill in  A. discuss  B. javelin  C. hammer   D. shot put   E. wrestling

107.                        The aim of a first aid treatment is to  A. administer drugs   B. apply analgesics  C. learn to use first aid kits  D. practice being a doctor    E. save life

108.                        In a game of table tennis, when the two sides have 10 points each, it is called  A. chop  B. deuce   C. lob   D. smash   E. spin

109.                        Which of the following activities cannot be performed in water? A. canoeing   B. diving  C. dribbling  D. sailing  E. swimming

110.                        Which of the following exercises helps to develop balance? A. beam walk  B. backward roll   C. forward roll   D. hurdles   E. marathon

111.                        Side out in volley ball refers to  A. award of two more services   B. earning of point  C. loss of point  D. loss of service   E. repeat of service

112.                        Which of the following items is used for personal cleanliness?  A. broom  B. cream  C. jewelry  D. perfume  E. soap

113.                        Which of the following is a performance related component of physical fitness? A. balance  B. body composition  C. flexibility  D. muscular endurance  E. muscular strength

114.                        Scoop is a term used in the game of A. basketball   B.  football   C. handball  D. hockey   E. volleyball          

115.                        How many players play doubles in a tennis game? A. 2  B. 3   C. 4   D. 5  E. 6

116.                        Which of the following is a skin disease? A. cough  B. eczema   C. malaria  D. obesity  E. ricket

117.                        An outdoor recreational activity which involves trekking a long distance is referred to as  A. adventure trips  B. camping   C. canoeing   D. hiking  E. mountaineering

118.                        The administration of any chemical substance in a manner which deviates from the approved medical pattern best defines drug A. abuse  B. addiction  c. dependence   D. tolerance  E. use

119.                        Rice, beans and orange supply the body with  A. carbohydrates, protein and vitamin   B. carbohydrate, fats and minerals   C. minerals, fats and protein   D. protein, fats and vitamin  E. protein, minerals and fats

120.                        The inability of a person to see far object is referred to as  A. astigmatism  B. cataract  C. glaucoma  D. hypermatopia   E. myopia