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NECO BECE PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 2018

Question 1:
Which of these Ancient Nations was known for building great gymnasia?

A. Athens
B. Germany
C. Rome
D. Sparta
E. Sweden

Answer: A (Athens)

Ancient Athens was well known for developing gymnasia used for physical training and education.

Question 2:
The branch of education concerned with teaching, practice and the utilization of skills and attitude in play activities is described as ___________ education.

A. basic
B. Civic
C. computer
D. history
E. physical

Answer: E (physical)

Physical education focuses on teaching skills, attitudes, and participation in physical and play activities.

Question 3:
The objectives of the Nigerian School Sports Federation includes the following except ___________.

A. developing the spirit of co-operation among the youths
B. identifying talented youths for future national competition.
C. organizing sports competitions among post primary school.
D. promoting hooliganism among youths.
E. promoting physical fitness among students and youths.

Answer: D (promoting hooliganism among youths)

The federation promotes unity, fitness, and talent development, not hooliganism.

Question 4:
In Table Tennis, players change service after every ___________ points.

A. two
B. three
C. four
D. five
E. six

Answer: A (two)

In standard table tennis rules, service changes after every two points.

Question 5:
Which of the following components describes the ability of the body to work against resistance?

A. Coordination
B. Endurance
C. Flexibility
D. Power
E. Strength

Answer: E (Strength)

Strength refers to the ability of muscles to exert force against resistance.

Question 6:
The ability of an individual to perform his daily task without undue fatigue is referred to as ___________.

A. endurance
B. energy
C. fitness
D. power
E. strength

Answer: C (fitness)

Physical fitness is the ability to carry out daily activities without excessive fatigue.

Question 7:
The ability of an individual to do work is called ___________.

A. energy
B. fitness
C. flexibility
D. power
E. speed

Answer: A (energy)

Energy is the capacity to perform work.

Question 8:
The ability of the body to produce antibodies that combat toxins from germs is called ___________.

A. endurance
B. immunity
C. resistance
D. survival
E. sustenance

Answer: B (immunity)

Immunity is the body’s ability to resist and fight infections using antibodies.

Question 9:
The following are manipulative movements except ___________.

A. bouncing
B. heading
C. kicking
D. rocking
E. throwing

Answer: D (rocking)

Rocking is not a manipulative movement, while the others involve handling or controlling objects.

Question 10:
Activities that involve the movement of the entire body from one point to another are called ___________.

A. leisure time
B. locomotor movement
C. non locomotor movement
D. physical fitness
E. recreation

Answer: B (locomotor movement)

Locomotor movements involve moving the body from one place to another.

Question 11:
Which of the following is a major injury?

A. Abrasion
B. Fracture
C. Laceration
D. Sprain
E. Strain

Answer: B (Fracture)

A fracture is a major injury involving a break in the bone.

Question 12:
Which of the following injuries will a First Aider require the use of splints?

A. Bruises
B. Dislocation
C. Fracture
D. Muscles pull
E. Strain

Answer: C (Fracture)

Splints are used to immobilize and support fractured bones.

Question 13:
Which of the following is not a type of fracture?

A. Compound
B. Green stick
C. Immovable
D. Multiple
E. Simple

Answer: C (Immovable)

Immovable is not a type of fracture; the others are recognized fracture types.

Question 14:
A position with the back on mat, with the arms extended, push off the hands on the mat and quickly move the hands up over the shoulder with the palm facing upwards describes ___________.

A. backward roll
B. cart wheel
C. hand stand
D. head stand
E. forward roll

Answer: A (backward roll)

A backward roll involves rolling backward over the shoulders from a supine position.

Question 15:
Which of the following is not the value of dance in the society?

A. Communication
B. Entertainment
C. Fitness
D. Promotion
E. Recreation

Answer: D (Promotion)

Dance contributes to communication, entertainment, fitness, and recreation, but “promotion” is not a direct value.

Question 16:
The following are skills in volleyball except ___________.

A. blocking
B. digging
C. service
D. shooting
E. spiking

Answer: D (shooting)

Shooting is not a volleyball skill; the others are basic volleyball techniques.

Question 17:
Which of the following is not a recreational activity?

A. Canoeing
B. Cycling
C. Hiking
D. Swimming
E. Washing

Answer: E (Washing)

Washing is a domestic chore, not a recreational activity.

Question 18:
In tennis game, if the receiving player has a point and his opponent has three points, the scores are counted as ___________.

A. 30 : 10
B. 30 : 15
C. 30 : 20
D. 40 : 15
E. 40 : 30

Answer: E (40 : 30)

Tennis scoring translates 1 point = 15, 2 = 30, 3 = 40; hence 1–3 becomes 40 : 30.

Question 19:
How do we restart the game of hockey after an obstruction?

A. Bully
B. Drop ball
C. Flick
D. Jump ball
E. Push

Answer: A (Bully)

A bully is used in hockey to restart play after an obstruction.

Question 20:
The game of handball is started with a ___________.

A. jump ball
B. kick off
C. pass ball
D. throw in
E. throw on

Answer: A (jump ball)

Handball matches typically begin with a jump ball to start play.

Question 21:
Suffocation in water is caused by ___________.

A. camping
B. choking
C. drowning
D. suffering
E. swimming

Answer: C (drowning)

Suffocation in water occurs due to drowning, when breathing is prevented underwater.

Question 22:
The following are health implications of human trafficking except ___________.

A. death
B. depression
C. infections
D. loss of memory
E. unplanned pregnancy

Answer: D (loss of memory)

Loss of memory is not commonly listed as a direct health implication of human trafficking compared to physical and psychological effects.

Question 23:
Which of the following physical fitness activities enhances free flow of blood in the body?

A. Agility
B. Balance
C. Exercise
D. Flexibility
E. Strength

Answer: C (Exercise)

Regular exercise improves blood circulation throughout the body.

Question 24:
The aims and objectives of recreation include the following except to ___________.

A. acquire wealth
B. correct postural defect
C. develop skills
D. help relax after work
E. provide fun and development

Answer: A (acquire wealth)

Recreation is not primarily for acquiring wealth but for relaxation, enjoyment, and skill development.

Question 25:
Which of the following group of sport professionals write and analyze sports and games?

A. Coaches
B. Health instructors
C. Sport administrators
D. Sport journalists
E. Sport psychologists

Answer: D (Sport journalists)

Sport journalists write reports and analyze sports events and games for media and publications.

Question 26:
The hitch kick is a style of jumping in ___________.

A. high jump
B. long jump
C. pole vault
D. triple jump
E. wrestle jump

Answer: B (long jump)

The hitch-kick is a technique used in the long jump to maintain balance and maximize distance in the air.

Question 27:
The diagram represents ___________ pitch.

A. discus
B. high jump
C. javelin
D. long jump
E. triple jump

Answer: D (long jump)

The layout described with runway, take-off board, and landing area corresponds to a long jump pit.

Question 28:
The area marked A is the ___________.

A. flight area
B. landing pitch
C. runway
D. take off area
E. the sector

Answer: C (runway)

In a long jump layout, the runway is the approach area used before take-off.

Question 29:
The area marked B is the ___________.

A. fault area
B. landing board
C. no step area
D. somersaulting board
E. take offboard

Answer: E (take offboard)

The take-off board is where the athlete jumps from in the long jump event.

Question 30:
The area marked C is the ___________.

A. finishing area
B. landing area
C. no go area
D. runway
E. take off

Answer: B (landing area)

The landing area is where the athlete lands after the jump in a long jump event.

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